Branches of Government Responsibilities

Front

What document establishes the three branches of government?

Back

Constitution

Front

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

Back

President

Front

Which branch has the responsibilty of making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch has the responsibility of enforcing the laws? This is often done through appropriating money to the country in accordance with the laws created by the legislative branch.

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch is able to override a Presidential veto?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch can veto a new bill passed by Congress?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

A law that is vetoed by the President can be overridden by which branch?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch can levy (make) and collect taxes? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Presidential Cabinet

Back

Legislative

Front

Who appoints Supreme Court justices?

Back

President