Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Military branch

• Legislative branch

Why is the judiciary branch important in the US government?

• The judiciary branch is responsible for creating laws

• The judiciary branch manages the military

• The judiciary branch oversees foreign relations

• The judiciary branch is important in the US government because it interprets the laws, ensures checks and balances, and protects individual rights.

What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

• To limit the number of laws that can be passed.

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• To ensure equal representation in government.

• To speed up the decision-making process.

Who is the head of the executive branch in the US?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

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Which branch of government includes the President and Vice President?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Military Branch

What is the function of the legislative branch?

• To make laws and represent the interests of the people.

• To perform heart surgery

• To bake cookies and cakes

• To fix cars and appliances

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Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Military Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Execute laws

• Interpret laws

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Who appoints members of the Cabinet?

• The President of the United States

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the judiciary branch?

• Manages the budget of the federal government

• Interpret the Constitution and laws, and reviews lower court decisions

• Writes new laws

• Make sure citizens are having fun all time