Three Branches of Governeent

What is the main purpose of dividing the government into three branches?

• To ensure a balance of power

• To make the government more complex

• To increase the number of government officials

• To create competition among branches

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Who leads the Executive Branch of the government?

(a)  

• The President
• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

What power does the Judicial Branch have over laws?

• To interpret and overturn unconstitutional laws

• To create new laws

• To enforce laws

• To approve budgets

How do the three branches of government work together?

• By ensuring no single branch becomes too powerful

• By competing for power

• By ignoring each other's decisions

• By merging their responsibilities