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Three Branches: Laws in Action

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the process of how a bill becomes a law
  • Understand the role of checks and balances in lawmaking
  • Describe the power each branch of government has over laws

Overview

The U.S. government is designed to make sure that no one person has all the power. Follow a law from start to finish and learn how each branch is involved!

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