Understanding Government Branches

Which part of the government includes the court system?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The _______ is the part of the government that can add to the constitution.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Congress

Which part of the government can add to the constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

The _______ branch includes the court system and decides what laws mean and if they are fair.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Match the following branches of government with their responsibility:

• Executes (carries out) the laws

• 
• Make the laws

• 
• Make sure laws follow the Constitution

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What is one of the roles of the President of the United States?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To judge legal disputes

Which of the following is a power of the President?

• Declaring war

• Passing legislation

• Vetoing bills

• Appointing city mayors

Which of the following is the best title for the information?

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• Popular Sovereignty
• Direct Democracy
• Checks and Balances
• Republican Government

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8.15D

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

What is the main role of the executive branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws