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Free Branches of Government Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)
The US government is split into three branches so that no single part holds all the power. This free word search names each one and who works in it. The LEGISLATIVE branch is CONGRESS, made up of the SENATE and the House of REPRESENTATIVES. The EXECUTIVE branch is led by the PRESIDENT and the CABINET. The JUDICIAL branch is headed by the SUPREME COURT and its JUSTICES.
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About the Branches of Government word search
The rest of the list explains how the branches keep each other in line: SEPARATION of POWERS, CHECKS and BALANCES, and the presidential VETO. A good follow-up is to draw three columns and sort the words by branch. The word list runs medium and suits students from about 8 up. The answer key is on page two. See the government word searches and the Constitution word search, or more social studies word searches.
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