Understanding Government Branches

What are the three branches of government?

• Legislative, Administrative, Diplomatic

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Military

• Judicial, Executive, Local

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Administrative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

What is the primary role of the executive branch?

• To enforce and implement laws.

• To interpret laws and their meanings.

• To create new laws.

• To oversee the judicial branch.

Who is the head of the executive branch at the federal level?

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Vice President of the United States

• President of the United States

• Speaker of the House

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Administrative branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

• To ensure that all branches of government work together seamlessly.

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

• To allow one branch to override the others when necessary.

• To simplify the decision-making process in government.

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 13

• 11

• 7

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• To make laws.

• To review laws.

• To enforce laws.

• To interpret laws.

Which branch of government can veto legislation?

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The local government

• The legislative branch

What role does the judiciary play in the government?

• The judiciary is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations.

• The judiciary primarily focuses on administrative tasks within the government.

• The judiciary creates laws and policies for the government.

• The judiciary plays a crucial role in interpreting laws, ensuring justice, and checking the powers of the executive and legislative branches.