These are some great worksheets and extension activities to enhance your unit on the U.S. Government, focus on Checks & Balances.
First, students receive a chart handout that easily explains each branch of government and the actions it could take to check the other 2 branches. Color-coded, and includes pictures.
Then, students read about some potential government scenarios (some are true, some are fictional, some are just funny!) and the potential action a branch would like to take. Then,