Branches of United States Government

The Framers of the Constitution did not want a government that had too much _____________________________.

• money

• food

• power

• fun

The constitution stated that there will be three branches of government. They are:

• local, state and federal

• legislative, executive, and judicial

• king, queen, and knights

Which branch was given the most power?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above, they all had equal power.

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch interprets the laws (determines if it is a good law or not)?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch enforces the law?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch is called congress and has two parts - the House of Representative and the Senate?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch is called Supreme Court and consists of 9 judges?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

When a law is being made, the president can _______ the law. This means he reject the law. (he/she doesn't want it to be a law).

• veto

• stop

• deny

Which branch does the President of the United States hold?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial