Separation of Powers

Separation of Powers means?

• The division of the country's powers into 3 branches so no one branch has more than the other.
• The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
• The sharing of powers betwen the state and local governemnt
• 2 of the 3 branches have less power than the 3rd.

Who has the power to make laws?

• The president

• The House and the Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The People

Who has the power to review and interpret laws?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Senate

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

• Congress

• The President

• Courts and judges

Who is the leader of the legislative branch?

• Congress

• The President

• Courts and judges

Which branch of government enforces laws?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

Which branch of government reviews laws?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

The U.S. Constitution divides the governments power into __ branches.

• 2
• 3
• 5
• 8

Who has the power to make sure the other branches are following the U.S. Constitution (A.K.A. judicial review)?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative 

This branch makes laws

• Executive Branch
• Postal Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch