Understanding the Three Branches of the U.S. Government

What analogy is used to describe the branches of the U.S. government?

• A river

• A mountain

• A building

• A tree

How many branches does the U.S. government have?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Two

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To make laws

• To give one branch all power

• To prevent any branch from being too powerful

• To elect government officials

Who is the leader of the Executive branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President

What role does the Vice President play in the Senate?

• President

• Advisor

• Member

• Visitor

Which branch of government is the President part of?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Administrative

• Judicial

What is the role of the Cabinet in the Executive branch?

• To advise the President

• To make laws

• To judge laws

• To enforce laws

How many houses are in the U.S. Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is a nickname for the Legislative Branch

• President

• Politicians

• Congress

• The People

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Cabinet

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive