GRADE 5 SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 1
Communities, civics & government
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Civics
Identify the three federal branches
Distinguish the legislative, executive and judicial branches using their main roles.
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Which branch includes the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate?
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legislative branch
Together the House and Senate form Congress, the federal legislature.
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