Task
Our goals are to learn the functions of each branch of government, be able to identify each branch of government, and have a better understanding of the politicians that represent each branch of government:
Legislative
Executive
Judicial 
Choose one or two of the links below and read about the branches of our government
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
Be sure to follow all of the embedded links in this one.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
http://www.surfnetkids.com/supremecourt.htm
http://www.congressforkids.net/Judicialbranch_supremecourt.htm