What’s the Executive Branch?

Worksheet Description

This worksheet looks into the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Executive Branch within the checks and balances system. It features a central graphic that prompts students to enumerate the primary duties and functions of the Executive Branch under “What It Does.” Additionally, the worksheet illustrates how the Executive Branch exercises checks over the powers of the Legislative and Judicial branches. Arrows indicating the Executive Branch’s influence over these two other branches underscore the balance and oversight mechanisms integral to the American governmental structure.

The purpose of this worksheet is to offer students an organized and visual platform to grasp the integral role the Executive Branch plays within the U.S. government’s checks and balances framework. By filling in the specific checks that the Executive Branch holds over the other branches, students are guided to a thorough comprehension of the measures that ensure power remains distributed and does not become overly concentrated in any single entity. Engaging students in this active learning process not only promotes information retention but also nurtures a profound appreciation for the intricate design of the U.S. government. By completing this worksheet, students will gain a clearer understanding of the interconnectedness of governmental branches and their respective powers and checks.