Branches of Power

"Do you like running things? Do something that no one else can: control all three branches of the U.S. government. Branches of Power gives you the ability to introduce presidential agendas, write legislation, sign or veto bills, and even judge passed laws. That’s a lot to juggle, so don’t let all the power go to your head!

In Branches of Power you can:
- Pick leaders for each branch of government
- Create a presidental agenda
- Introduce bills and pass laws out of Congress
- Apply judicial review to passed laws

For English Language Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary

Teachers: Check out our classroom resources for Branches of Power. Just visit https://www.icivics.org/branchesofpower

Your students will learn to:
-Simulate the way separation of powers and checks and balances limit government, while contributing to the creation of laws
-Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
-Illustrate the law making process "