The Three Branches of Government

How many branches are there in the federal government?

• 3 branches

• 4 branches

• 6 branches

• 2 branches

The three branches of government are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

• to carry out laws

• to write new laws

• To interpret laws

What is the purpose of the judicial branch?

• to police citizens

• decide what laws mean and if they are constitutional

• to write new laws

What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

• make laws

• sign new laws

• to carry out laws

Which of these is a part of the executive branch?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The President

The president has a group of advisors called the cabinet. How are those advisors chosen?

• the President appoints them

• the Congress appoints them

How often are presidential elections held?

• every three years

• every eight years

• every six years

• every four years

Which of these is a part of the legislative branch?

• Congress

• The President

• Supreme Court

Congress is made up of two chambers, or houses. Select the names of the two houses of Congress.

• Cabinet

• The Assembly

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives