Branches of Government

Which branch of the government makes laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Why is it important to keep the three branches separate?

• to give one branch more power

• to make sure that one person has all the power

• to give citizens all the power

• to make sure one branch DOESN'T have all the power

What does "We the People" mean in the United States?

• The government support few people

• The government does not listen to the people

• The government is fair with all the people

• The government supports no people

What branch is responsible for ensuring that laws are fair and constitutional?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

Who makes up the Congress?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The President, Governor, and Mayor

• The Senate and The House of Representatives

Check ALL 3 branches of government.

• Legislative

• Executive

• President

• Judicial

• Governor

What do we call the people who assist the President in making decisions?

• Cabinet members

• Armed Forces

• Supreme Court Justices

• Commander-in-Chief

What's the main job of executive branch?

• Enforce the laws (Carry out laws)

• Fight Bears

• Make sure laws are fair

• Elect government officials

What is the job of the Legislative branch?

• Enforce laws

• Make/Create the laws

• Elect judges

Congress is made up of the

• president and his cabinet

• supreme court

• Senate and House of Representatives

• mayor and city council