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Understand the roles and powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
 * CONTENT STANDARD:**

SS.05.CG.03 Understand the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of [|government.] SS.05.CG.03.01 //Name and distinguish the primary function of each branch of government at the [|federal] and [|state] levels.//
 * BENCHMARK 2 (GRADE 5):**

// [|http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real/documents/ss.pdf] ** //
 * OREGON STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES:

[] [|http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSBranchesOfGovernmentPosters4.htm]
 * NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES:**
 * JACKIE CHELF'S LINK:**

[|http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/US_Government/GOV0044.html] **
 * KELSEY CHAMBERS' LINK:

[] This is a printable worksheet that could be given out after the activity in order to check for understanding. It is a fill in the blank style
 * RESOURCES:**

[] This is a graphic organizer to help visual learners understand how the three branches work together

[] A fun and entertaining way of learning about the three branches of government

[] The three branches of government in an easy to learn guide.