Rules, Laws, and the 3 Branches of Government

Which branch of government has the purpose of carrying out the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

What are the two parts of the legislative branch?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• General Assembly and Supreme Court

• Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Which branch of government has the purpose of making state laws ?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

Why do we have three branches of government instead of just one?

• So that one branch of government will be able to be in charge and check the other two

• So that one branch of government will not have more power than the other

• In case one branch of government can’t do the job, another branch can fill in for them

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

• The President

• Supreme Court Judges

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• the Cabinet Members

Who is responsible for enforcing or carrying out laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• All Branches above

How many years can a Supreme Court judge serve?

• 5 years

• 2 years

• for life

• 6 years

Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?

• the Legislative Branch

• the Executive Branch

• the Judicial Branch

• None of the Above

One of the President's jobs is to serve what position?

• Commander-in-Chief of the military

• a U.S. General

• a Supreme Court Judge

• a member of the House of Representatives

What can the President do when he disagrees with a Bill that was proposed by Congress?

• He can sign the Bill.

• He can veto the Bill.

• He can confirm the Bill.

• He can ignore the Bill.