Three+Branches+of+Government

= 3 Branches of Government = The main body of the Constitution is made up of seven **articles** that explain how the government works. They outline the rules for electing government officials, like Senators, Representatives and the President. The founding fathers, or **framers** of the **Constitution** wanted to make sure that no one person or group became too powerful. They designed a system of 3 **branches of government**, each with roles to play, and a system whereby the branches could limit each others' power known as **checks and balances**.



Read about the responsibilities of the three branches of government using the link below and fill in the graphic organizer, [|ThreeBranches]. [|Ben's Guide]to Government for Kids explains the three branches.