Overview of the 3 Branches of Government

How many branches of government are there?

• one

• two

• three

• four

What are the names of the branches of government?

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

• President

• Executive

• Legislative

What or who is the head of the Judicial Branch?

• the President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

Who or what is head of the Executive branch?

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• Legislative

• Department of Defense

Who or what is head of the Legislative branch?

• the President

• the Senate

• Congress

• Supreme Court

Name the three branches of government in alphabetical order. Hint: E J L

Which branch makes the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch enforces the laws/puts the laws into action?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch interprets the laws (looks at the meaning of laws and makes sure laws follow the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The federal courts and district courts are in which branch?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial