The Three Branches of Government
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Great Seal of the United StatesChecks & Balances
Your job is to gather information on how Checks & Balances in the United States Government work. Your group will need to work together to answer the following questions:
    - What are Checks & Balances?
    - How do they work in our government?
    - Why are Checks & Balances important?

Resources:

Ben's Guide to US Government


Fact Monster Three Branches of Government


Truman Presidential Museum and Library


Three Branches of Government


Other Resources: Remember, your Social Studies text and the media center are also good sources of information.

 This page last updated April 23, 2005