Branches of Power

iCivics

About this game

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

Ratings and reviews

Overall experience okay, need 2-3 run to get some grip on things, After that it's just reading political points sim, The only thing i would change is the back system, the "you can only commit" confuse me the first two runs, it would be better that you can back out of option, if not because just seeing your options, it's also avoids misclick, All in all good 30 minutes, would recommend if you're bored and need a distraction

This game is, GENUINELY, a lot of fun. I had my History class today, and I figured "this might be a little bit lame", but it's actually awesome! They manage to turn something boring and lame into something captivating and exciting! I genuinely cheered the first time I passed a bill, that's how great it is. My one small complaint is that, if you get to make every decision yourself, it is kinda possible to rig some things, like the Presidential power. It's still 5 stars, though!

Very disappointed once you go to select your agenda and values you cannot proceed any further even if you press the continue button! I played all the I civics games as a kid in school and know they are incredible, educational, and fun. Please fix this bug so I can continue my love for your games and so others can see how amazing they are!

What's new

Compatibility updates