Three Branches of the United States Government

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• President, Senate, House of Representatives

• Cabinet, Supreme Court, Congress

• Armed Forces, Vice President, Speaker of the House

Which branch of the United States government includes the President, Vice President, and Cabinet?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Armed Forces

What is the role of the President in the United States government?

• Approve and carry out laws, negotiate treaties, act as Commander-in-Chief

• Write, discuss, and vote on laws

• Oversee the U.S court system, interpret the Constitution and laws

• Nominate judges, approve laws, settle court cases between states

Which branch of the United States government is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

How many Senators are there in the United States Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 2

• 53

Who is the head of the Senate?

• Vice President

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

How many members are there in the Supreme Court of the United States?

• 9

• 8

• 100

• 435

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the United States government?

• Explain the meaning of the Constitution and laws, decide if something is constitutional or unconstitutional

• Approve and carry out laws, negotiate treaties, act as Commander-in-Chief

• Write, discuss, and vote on laws

• Oversee the U.S court system, interpret the Constitution and laws

What is the purpose of having three branches of government in the United States?

• To balance power and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To create a fully functioning power regulated government

• To ensure the rights of the people are upheld

• All of the above