Branches of Government Introduction

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Department of Defense

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

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Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Vice President

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Who reviews laws in the Judicial Branch?

• State Governors

• Court Judges

• American Citizens

• Congress Members

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What happens when a bill is vetoed by the President?

• It becomes a law

• It is rejected

• It is returned to Congress for revision

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

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What is the role of the Executive Branch regarding laws?

• Enforces the laws

• Makes the laws

• Reviews the laws

• Interprets the laws

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What must happen for a bill to become a law?

• It must be ratified by all 50 states

• It must be approved by the Judicial Branch

• It must be approved by the Executive Branch

• It must receive unanimous consent from Congress

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Which branch of government runs the United States Congress?

• The Federal Reserve

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

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What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• The Circuit Court

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Court of Appeals

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