Three Branches of Government

The document that created the basic principles of the current government of the United States (in 1787) is...

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble

What are the Three Branches of the United States Government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Mayor, Governor, President

• Articles, Bill of Rights, and Amendments

Which two groups make up the legislative branch?

• President and Vice President
• Supreme Court and President
• Justices (Judges) and the Local Police Force

• Senate and House of Representatives

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• to carry out the laws
• to pardon criminals

• to make the laws
• to decide if the laws are constitutional

Which branch of government do the supreme court justices work under?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• All branches

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Citizens of the United States
• The President
• Congress
• Nine Justices

The _________________________ Branch of our government enforces our laws.

• Legislative
• Judicial

• Executive
• House of Representatives

Members of this branch of government may serve until they die or retire.

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• State

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

• President
• Speaker of the House
• House of Representatives
• Senate

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

• Enforce Laws
• Makes Laws
• Veto Laws
• Declare if laws are constitutional