The Three Branches of Government

What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

• Defending laws
• Interpreting laws
• Making laws
• Enforcing laws

Do all states have a Judicial Branch?

• Only at the city level
• Only some states do
• No
• Yes

What are the three branches of government at the federal level?

• Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch, Military Branch, and Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Administrative Branch
• Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Security Branch

Which branch is primarily responsible for making laws?

• Legislative Branch
• Administrative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• Making laws
• Enforcing laws
• Defending laws
• Interpreting laws

Do state governments also have three branches of government?

• Yes
• No
• Only some states do
• Only at the county level

Which body is responsible for making laws specific to each state?

• State Governors
• State Legislatures
• State Supreme Courts
• State Agencies

Do local governments have their own three branches of government?

• Only in certain cities
• Yes
• Only in large metropolitan areas
• No

Who creates local laws and ordinances at the local level?

• City Councils
• Local Police Departments
• Local Judges
• Local Mayors

How does knowledge of how the government works empower citizens?

• By making them rich
• By allowing them to break laws
• By enabling them to participate in the democratic process
• By isolating them from society