Reading Comprehension · U.S. Civics

Branches of Government Worksheets

A civics reading lesson about the three branches of the United States government — executive, legislative, and judicial — and how the system of checks and balances keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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Branches of Government Worksheet — A printable social studies worksheet for grades 3-5 that introduces the three branches of the U.S. government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Students classify 10 roles and places by branch and answer 6 short questions about separation of powers. A complete answer key is included.