Branches of Government

What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?

• to make laws

• to enforce the laws

• to tax the people

• to interpret the laws

What are the 3 branches of Government?

• Judicial Branch

• Constitutional Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch is responsible for creating new laws?

• the Judicial Branch

• the Executive Branch

• the Municipal Branch

• the Legislative Branch

Why do we have laws?

• to control people

• to keep people safe

• to make us pay taxes

• to resolve disagreements

What is the title given to the chief executive of a state?

• Congressman

• Mayor

• President

• Governor

A________ is the name given to a piece of legislation that is being considered as a law.

• bill

• recall

• joint resolution

• judicial review

In the state government, the _____ is responsible for making the laws of the state.

• Supreme Court

• Governor

• General Assembly

• Lieutenant Governor

In the state government, the _____ is responsible for enforcing the laws.

• Supreme Court

• Governor

• General Assembly

• Lieutenant Governor

Who is the head of the state executive branch?

• Speaker of the House

• Lieutenant Governor

• President

• Governor

Who would have to follow the laws of the Missouri Constitution?

• all Americans

• every Missouri citizen

• all Missouri and Arkansas citizens

• only Missouri business and government employees