This 7–8 grade civics resource helps students understand the three branches of government, the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers, and key checks and balances between the branches. Students read an accessible passage, complete graphic organizers, analyze real-world style scenarios, and take a short quiz on how the Constitution divides and limits government power. Help your students truly understand how the U.S. government works with this ready-to-use resource on the three branches