# Branches of Power

> Control all three branches of the U.S. government to simulate law-making. (iPhone/iPad app by iCivics, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branches-of-power/id1502310435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iCivics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/915103251)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.44/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 206 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branches-of-power/id1502310435/reviews.md

## What is Branches of Power?

"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 "

## Key features

- Control all three branches of government
- Introduce presidential agendas
- Write and pass legislation
- Apply judicial review
- Classroom resources available
- Spanish translation and voiceover

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branches-of-power/id1502310435/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Peak

*2025-05-19*

Pretty cool, combines some of the other games you’ve made!

### 1/5 — why don’t i even have the choice to override a veto

*2021-12-09, version 1.1*

on certain bills when you get to the president you have no choice but to veto. why cant i go back later and have a vote in Congress to override?

### 4/5 — Short good game

*2021-04-30, version 1.1*

The game is pretty fun and is very interesting, but there are some things that could be changed. Unlimited turns would be nice, since currently I feel like it ends too fast. Alternatively, the game could have more turns but have more decisions/obstacles like executive orders, filibusters, and media backlashes that harm the opinion towards the bill. Overall a good game that could be improved.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2021-02-08, version 1.1*

I did this as a school assignment and it was great. I learned a bit, but I understood It better. Thanks iCivics!

### 4/5 — I would like this game more if it had

*2020-12-16, version 1.1*

I would like if this game would allow the president on this game to make a Executive orders. Do to article 2.

### 4/5 — Decent

*2020-12-02, version 1.1*

It’s ok Ig

### 5/5 — Pretty ok

*2020-11-20, version 1.1*

I had to download this game for a school assignment and it was not a boring as I though. If I liked government stuff this would be more fun.

### 1/5 — ........

*2020-09-24, version 1.1*

Vtuctct

### 4/5 — Good Game, But would be better if you could go unlimited turns like the computer version

*2020-04-05, version 1.1*

This is a fun game, but I would like it if there was an option to go unlimited turns like the older computer version was. This way you can get more bills passed instead of rushing to pass the bills.

### 5/5 — Works Just As Well As The Computer Game!

*2020-04-02, version 1.1*

This game is difficult to get approval from both chambers, but I’ve found that if you click the squares, they approve of it. Overall its the same as the computer version.

## Frequently asked questions about Branches of Power

### What is Branches of Power?

Branches of Power is an educational simulation game that allows users to control all three branches of the U.S. government. You can introduce presidential agendas, write legislation, and judge passed laws to learn about the separation of powers.

### What learning objectives does Branches of Power cover?

Students will learn to simulate how separation of powers and checks and balances limit government, analyze the structure and functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and illustrate the law-making process.

### Is Branches of Power suitable for English Language Learners?

Yes, Branches of Power includes a support tool with Spanish translation, voiceover, and a glossary to assist English Language Learners.

### Are there resources for teachers using Branches of Power?

Yes, iCivics provides classroom resources for Branches of Power. Teachers can visit https://www.icivics.org/branchesofpower for more information.

### What devices does Branches of Power support?

Branches of Power is currently supported on iPads.

### How often is Branches of Power updated?

The latest version of Branches of Power is 1.1, which was last updated on March 21, 2020. The initial release date was March 20, 2020.

### What is the user rating for Branches of Power?

Branches of Power has a rating of 3.4 stars based on 27 ratings.

### Does Branches of Power have ads?

No, Branches of Power does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-03-21

Release 1.1 notes:
* Improved app launch sequence

### 1.0 — 2020-03-20

No release notes.

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