Three Branches of Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the branches of government need to work together?

• To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful

• To make laws more quickly

• To avoid elections

• To increase government spending

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for a government to have different branches?

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the US government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Branch

Multiple Select

Which of the following are main goals of the Preamble to the US Constitution?

• Making laws

• Keeping peace

• Protecting freedom

• Raising taxes

Multiple Choice

Which Article of the Constitution explains the role of the President?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Open Ended

Explain how the three branches of government work together to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Open Ended

Why did the writers of the Constitution decide to split the government into three branches?

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of Congress?

• Writes and votes on new laws

• Leads the military

• Approves important jobs for the President

• Decides how money is spent

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government can suggest new laws to Congress?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Military Branch

Multiple Select

Based on the images, which statements about the three branches of government are correct?

• The Legislative Branch makes the laws.

• The Executive Branch interprets the laws.

• The Judicial Branch is led by the President.

• The Judicial Branch has nine justices who make important decisions.

Open Ended

Explain how the Supreme Court helps maintain the balance of power in the U.S. government.

Open Ended

How do you think the three branches of government work together to ensure a balanced government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Economic

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of checks and balances helps ensure that laws are good for everyone. Use details from the summary.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the three branches of government working together?

• To keep the country fair and balanced

• To create new states

• To elect the president

• To write the Constitution