Branches of Power is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that allows players to take control of all three branches of the United States government. Players manage executive, legislative, and judicial responsibilities to understand how laws are created, applied, and reviewed within the federal system.
Branches of Power is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that allows players to take control of all three branches of the United States government. Players manage executive, legislative, and judicial responsibilities to understand how laws are created, applied, and reviewed within the federal system. This simulation provides a direct experience of the interactions and distinct functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Separation of Powers, Checks & Balances, Legislative Process, Public Policy
Take on the roles and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Set a presidential agenda, introduce legislation, and work laws through Congress.
Explore public policy topics designed to reflect issues relevant to today’s students.
Play with Spanish language options, an in-game glossary, and iOS/Android tablet compatibility.
Understanding the separation of powers is foundational to civic literacy. Branches of Power gives learners an active role in governing, helping them grasp the complexity and interdependence of the three branches through hands-on decision making rather than passive memorization.
200m+ __ total game plays
145k+ __ teachers engaged annually
9m __ students reached annually
26% __ increase to student civic knowledge
36% __ increase to student civic dispositions
95% __ of iCivics teachers note students are more engaged
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