The 3 Branches

What is the primary purpose of dividing the United States Government into three branches?

• To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful

• To increase the complexity of governance

• To allow for more government officials

• To reduce the cost of government operations

Which branch of the U.S. Government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal Agencies

What power does the President have over laws passed by Congress?

• Veto the laws

• Amend the laws

• Declare the laws unconstitutional

• Enforce the laws without changes

How can the judicial branch check the powers of the legislative branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing laws

• By amending laws

• By enforcing laws

What role does the Senate play in the appointment of Supreme Court judges?

• Confirms the nominations

• Nominates the judges

• Vetoes the nominations

• Appoints the judges directly