What is government & How is it organized?

__________________ is the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

____________ branch enforces the law

____________ branch interprets the law and settles disputes.

_______________ is the system of people and institutions that develop and implement policies and perform functions in a defined area such as nation, state, or city.

__________ makes the law.

_____________ provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

State, local, and democracy are different types of government

• True

• False

To be effective at influencing the government or seeking help from the government, one needs to know how the government is organized and what part of the government is involved with the issue you want to influence.

• True

• False

3 branches of government are