This activity will help you learn more about the three branches and how they balance
each other. Once you have viewed all pages, there is a short quiz to check your
understanding.
Branches of Government
How does our system of checks and
balances help protect our rights?
The U.S. Constitution divides the powers of the
government among three branches -- the
legislative, the executive, and the judicial. In the
Congress, power is also divided between the
House and the Senate. This is the system of
"checks and balances."