The Three Branches of Government

The U.S. Constitution divides the governments power into ____ branches.

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 8

The 3 Branches of Government are:

• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
• Presidential, Judicial, and Legislative
• Supreme Court, White House, and Congress
• Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, and Hilary Clinton

Who heads the executive branch?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

The _____________ branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional (fair OR unfair)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The highest court in the land is the _____________.

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Ciricuit Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Appeallate Court

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

• To ensure that laws are enforced.
• Writing Laws
• Electing the President
• Resolving disputes under the law

This branch of government serves for life [forever until they decide to resign (quit) the position]

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch writes (creates) the laws

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch of government enforces the laws

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

The powers of the national government are separated into three different branches in order to...

• increase the government's power

• allow the government to do whatever it wants

• give some powers to the states

• prevent an abuse of power