Powers of the Branches

Which branch carries out the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch makes the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch interprets the meaning of the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch includes the Supreme Court justices and judges in other federal courts?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch includes the President, Vice President, and President's Cabinet?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch includes both houses of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives)?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch can veto (refuse to sign) laws passed by Congress?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch approves or rejects Presidential appointments (such as the President's nominations for Supreme Court justices)?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch nominates/appoints people to be Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

Which branch can impeach judges and/or the President for breaking the law?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch