Separation of Powers (3 Branches)

The powers of the national government are separated into different branches 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

The legislative branch is made up of ___.

• federal courts
• Congress
• magistrates
• departments and agencies

The exective branch is led or headed by the ___.

• Justices
• Senators
• President
• Represenatives 

The judicial branch is made up ___.

• departments and agencies 
• lobbyists
• electors
• federal courts

Who declares war?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Who carries out (enforces) laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Who approves the annual spending budget for the federal (national) government?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Who declares actions or laws Constitutional or Unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Who makes treaties with other countries?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Who appoints/picks cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative