The document provides directions for creating a PowerPoint presentation on the three branches of the US government. Students are instructed to get facts from a lesson reading, put them in their own words, and include up to 3 approved websites for clip art. The last slide should be a matching activity connecting the branches to their responsibilities.

1. General Directions
• Create a PowerPoint you could use in WebEx
• Follow directions posted on each slide
• You will get the facts from the lesson reading pages
• Put them in your own words – do not copy and paste!
• Search encyclopedia.com for more info if you want
• Delete directions to fit your information
• Last slide contains approved websites for clip art
• You can change the background design of the slides
• Any questions about this assignment or how to use
PowerPoint?
• Contact one of your teachers

3. • The legislative branch is made up of the two houses of
congress: the senate and the house of representatives.
• The legislative branch is responsible for making laws. These
laws are voted and discussed on in congress.
• There are 100 senators in the senate, two from each state.
• There are 435 representatives in the
house of representatives. The reason
why there are 435 representatives is
because. Each state is based on the
population; the more people, the more
representatives.

4. • The President is the head of the executive branch. He passes the
laws, and makes them official.
• The President approves laws that have been passed by the
legislative branch.
• The executive branch includes the VP as well, and other members
of the cabinet. The cabinet is made up of the 15 major
departments of the government.
• The president, head of executive branch, negotiates treaties,
• and is seen as the head of state and
commander of the armed
forces.

9. 3 Branches Matching
Located in the word bank are the responsibilities of each branch
of government. Match the phrase with the correct branch.
Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch
Declares war
Makes the Laws
Directs Military
Decides if Laws are
Enforces Laws Decides Court Cases
Unconstitutional
Makes Foreign Policy Interpret Laws