The document outlines the three branches of the United States government: the executive branch led by the President and working out of the White House, the legislative branch known as Congress consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives meeting at the Capitol, and the judicial branch called the Supreme Court governed by nine judges appointed by the President and approved by Congress.

2. Grade Level: 3-5 Subject: Social Studies Lesson Objective: Identify the Three Branches of Government TEKS: English Proficiency Level: ELPS: Duration:

3. The Three Branches of Government

4. Vocabulary executive branch legislative branch judicial branch President Congress Senate House of Representatives Judges Oval Office Supreme Court White House Capitol

5. The Government of the United Sates of America has three divisions or branches: The executive branch The legislative branch The judicial branch

6. The executive branch The executive branch is governed by the President. The President lives in the White House and works in the Oval Office.

7. The legislative branch The legislative branch is divided into two groups. They are the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together, they form Congress. Congress meets in the Capitol to make new rules for the people of the United States .

8. The judicial branch The judicial branch is also known as the Supreme Court. It is governed by nine judges. These judges are appointed by the President and approved by Congress.

9. Let’s review The executive branch is governed by : Congress The Supreme Court The President