Branches of Government

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To adjudicate disputes

Which branch of government is headed by the President?

(a)  

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To collect taxes

The two parts of the legislative branch are the ​ (a)   and​ the (b)  

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• President
• Supreme Court

The three branches of government work together by:

• Each branch having separate powers and responsibilities.

• All branches being controlled by the President.

• The judicial branch making all the laws.

• The legislative branch enforcing the laws.

Identify the three main branches of the government in the United States.

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Democratic, Republican, Independent

• Senate, House, President

Which branch of government interprets laws and ensures they are fair?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

The highest court in the United States is known as?

(a)  

• Supreme Court
• Court of Appeals
• District Court
• Federal Court

Checks and balances in our government system refer to:

• The division of powers among different branches of government

• The process of balancing the national budget

• The system of checks issued by the treasury

• The method of balancing trade between states

The purpose of the checks and balances system in the government is to:

• Ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• Facilitate rapid decision-making

• Promote economic growth

• Encourage political parties