The Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government makes laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch of government interprets laws? 

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government enforces laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Who is the current president?

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

Who is the current vice president?

• Michelle Obama

• Nancy Pelosi

• Bill Clinton

• Kamala Harris

“The framers established a system of checks and balances in which each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of other branches. This system helps maintain balance in the power of the three branches.”

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

“To prevent any single group or institution in government from gaining too much authority, the Framers divided the federal government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has its own functions and powers.”

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which branch of government imposes taxes? 

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The Congress is made up of

• House and Senate

• Senate and Convention

• House and Constitution

• Convention and Constitution

(Court case) “You have the right to remain silent…”

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Miranda v. Arizona