The 3 Branches of Government

The executive branch of the government is responsible for ___________

• enforcing the laws

• deciding if laws are fair

• making laws

The legislative branch is responsible for _______________.

• enforcing the laws

• deciding if laws are fair

• making laws

What document is our reason for having 3 branches of government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Evergreen Song

Which branch of government works here?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government works here?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government works here?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch makes the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch enforces the laws and can veto laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch decides if laws are constitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Why do we have a system of checks and balances?

• To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

• So that the King has all the power

• We don't want to use the credit card anymore

• We don't like elections