Unit 2: Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

The government is divided into how many separate branches?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Article 1 of the Constitution established which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret laws

The legislative branch is a Bicameral structure made up of which two houses?

• House of Representatives

• White House

• Supreme Court

• Senate

What is the name of the U.S. Legislative Branch?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Constitution

Article 2 of the Constitution established which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret laws

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The Speaker of the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The President of the United States

• The Chief Justice

Article 3 of the Constitution established which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce Laws

• Interpret laws