Branches of Government

"Branches of Government" Memory Tester

(Hint: You can see the answers by holding your mouse over the blanks)

The government that oversees the land of the free
Has separation of power; it's divided in three
Uses checks and balances most responsibly
The balance of the power is what protects you and me

What do the House of Representatives do
Along with one hundred Senators, too?
They make up new laws for me and you
And they can override a presidential veto, too
Which branch of government makes the law?
What's this branch of government called?
It's the _____________________ BRANCH.

Nine appointed judges on the Supreme Court's bench
The President picks them out, but the Senate votes them in
They decide if the laws of our land are still fair
They're the court of last resort; the final interpreter
Which branch of government interprets the law?
What's this branch of government called?
It's the _____________________ BRANCH.

The leader of the military and the police
Is the president, whose job it is to keep the peace
Enforcing the laws makes him commander in chief
He'll make difficult choices if it will keep you safe
Which branch of government enforces the law?
What's this branch of government called?
It's the _____________________ BRANCH.

Just to be clear; we're not talking about a tree branch!

The _____________________ Branch is good at making the laws
And the _____________________ Branch makes sure the laws have no flaws
The _____________________ Branch is who enforces it all because
Balanced, but separate powers are good for us all

_____________________, _____________________, _____________________
Checks and balances - a good way to live.
_____________________, _____________________, _____________________
Checks and balances - a good way to live...