3 Branches of Govt CG.3.3

This branch is made up of two houses (Bi-cameral).

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch includes a cabinet of expert advisors (e.g., the Secretary of Agriculture)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch is responsible for making the laws of the country.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch is responsible for interpreting laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The national government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are

• federal, state, and local

• international, federal, and local

• interstate, state, and intrastate

• executive, legislative, and judicial

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• That no branch has more power than the others

• That the military controls the government

• That one branch can operate without oversight

• That laws are enforced without review

Answer explanation

The system of checks and balances ensures that no branch of government has more power than the others.

Who is responsible for the execution and enforcement of federal laws?

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• State Governors

Answer explanation

The President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of federal laws, as the head of the executive branch of the government.

What mechanism allows the executive branch to check the legislative branch?

• Appointing judges

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Vetoing bills

• Issuing executive orders

Answer explanation

The correct mechanism that allows the executive branch to check the legislative branch is vetoing bills.

Which body has the power to declare war?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• Congress