Understanding the Three Branches of Government

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• Congress

• The Vice President

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To advise the President

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All of the above

How can the Legislative Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By impeaching the President

• By enforcing laws

What power does the President have over the Legislative Branch?

• The power to make laws

• The power to veto bills

• The power to declare war

• The power to interpret laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making sure laws are obeyed?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All of the above

What is one role of the President?

• To make laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To be the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces

• To interpret laws

How does the Judicial Branch check the powers of the Legislative Branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By making laws

• By enforcing laws

Which branch of government can declare war?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Both A and B

What is a check that the Legislative Branch has over the Judicial Branch?

• The power to appoint judges

• The power to veto judicial decisions

• The power to impeach judges

• The power to declare judicial actions unconstitutional