What are the three branches of government?

• legislative, executive, administrative
• judicial, executive, legislative
• executive, legislative, military
• executive, legislative, judicial

Answer explanation

To ensure a separation of powers, the U.S. Federal Government is made of the three branches and each branch has its own powers and responsibilities.

What are the two major parts that make up the Legislative branch?

Answer explanation

Fun fact there are a total of 535 members in Congress.

Which explanation best describes the process for making and enforcing laws?

• The Executive branch makes the laws and the Judicial Branch enforces the laws.

• The Legislative branch makes the laws and the Executive Branch enforces the laws.

• The Legislative branch makes and enforces laws

• The Judicial Branch makes and enforces laws.

Answer explanation

Right on! The Legislative branch is in charge of making the laws while the Executive branch enforces the laws. The President can approve or Veto Congress' bill.

The three major parts that make up the Executive branch are?

Answer explanation

Yes! The Executive branch is led by the President, Vice President and the Cabinet. Together they implement and enforce the laws.

In the Judicial Branch this could happen...

• Determine whether or not laws are constitutional

• Approve or veto Congress' bills

• Declare war

• Impeach or try a federal officer

Answer explanation

The Judicial Branch is the only branch that can determine whether or not laws are constitutional.

A bill cannot become a law until it is approved by the Executive branch.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Excellent! A bill cannot become a law until it is approved by Congress and the President.