3 Branches of Govt CG.3.3

Front

This branch is made up of two houses (Bi-cameral).

Back

Legislative

Front

This branch includes a cabinet of expert advisors (e.g., the Secretary of Agriculture)

Back

Executive

Front

This branch is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.

Back

Judicial

Front

This branch is responsible for making the laws of the country.

Back

Legislative

Front

This branch is responsible for interpreting laws.

Back

Judicial

Front

The national government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are

Back

executive, legislative, and judicial

Front

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

Back

That no branch has more power than the others

Answer explanation

The system of checks and balances ensures that no branch of government has more power than the others.

Front

Who is responsible for the execution and enforcement of federal laws?

Back

The President

Answer explanation

The President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of federal laws, as the head of the executive branch of the government.

Front

What mechanism allows the executive branch to check the legislative branch?

Back

Vetoing bills

Answer explanation

The correct mechanism that allows the executive branch to check the legislative branch is vetoing bills.

Front

Which body has the power to declare war?

Back

Congress