3 Branches of Government Scenarios/Review

William lives in a neighborhood where it is difficult to recycle. William knows that it is important to recycle, but there is nowhere nearby to take recycled materials. He believes that all communities should have access to a recycling service. He thinks that it should be the law. Which branch can help William?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Drake needs more information about an important case called “Brown versus the Board of Education” from 1954. After this case, the government could no longer allow segregated schools. It meant that students with different skin colors could go to school together. Which branch can give Drake the correct information?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Camille notices that her neighbor, Kylie, is constantly littering. She always throws her trash in the woods where a lot of plants and animals live. Camille knows that littering is against the law, but Kylie isn’t following the law. Which branch of the government makes sure that people follow the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Jeylin believes that a local restaurant broke the law when they refused to serve her food because of the color of her skin. The owners of the restaurant say that because it is their restaurant, they get to choose who they serve. Which branch would decide who is right?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Pau's mom was given a speeding ticket for driving too fast past the school. His mom does not believe she was speeding and wants to explain her side. Which branch will allow her mom a chance to be heard?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Geraldine is really interested in learning about the United States government. She does a lot of research about the leaders in the government and their elections. She wants to be able to vote in the next election so she can vote for her favorite candidate. Unfortunately, Geraldine is only ten years old and you have to be 18 to be able to vote. Which branch can change the rules so Geraldine can vote?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Xiomara struggles in school. Also, she recently broke her right arm and can only write with her left hand (even though she is right-handed). She wishes that she could do her schoolwork on a computer, but her school can’t afford to buy enough computers. Xiomara believes that there should be a law that says that all schools should have a computer for every student. Which branch can accomplish this for Xiomara?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Chris' dad is an officer who works at the Okefenokee Swamp National Refuge. His dad makes sure everyone follows the rules while visiting the swamp. Which branch do you think Chris' father works for?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government is in charge of writing and passing laws?

• Excecutive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The role of the executive branch is to

• interpret laws

• create laws

• make sure laws are enforced (followed)

• eliminate laws