Content Statement 12 Formative

The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which power belongs to the judicial branch?

• enforces laws
• interprets laws
• passed resolutions
• recognizes foreign nations

Select which powers belong to the President:

• Enforces the laws
• Issues Executive Orders
• Appoints leaders
• Interpret Laws
• Makes the Laws

Select all the powers of the Judicial Branch:

• Interprets the laws
• Sentences those who break the law
• Hears appeals from lower courts
• Institutes impeachment proceedings
• Recognizes foreign nations

How does the judicial branch maintain the power between the legislative and executive branch?

• they interpret all bills and laws made.
• they enforce all bills and laws made.
• they made the bills and laws.
• they have the power to override a presidential veto.

Which power belongs to the executive branch?

• Makes the laws
• Enforces the laws
• Interprets the laws

Identify the appropriate branch of government and the level of government to each scenario below. The bill becomes law and the Governor of Ohio directs agencies to implement it.

• State
• Executive
• Federal
• Local
• Legislative

Check the powers of the legislative branch: (check all that apply)

• declares/approves war
• imposes taxes
• makes laws
• make executive orders
• interpret laws