Understanding the Three Branches of the U.S. Government

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch, State Branch, Local Branch

• Democratic Branch, Republican Branch, Independent Branch

• Civil Branch, Military Branch, Economic Branch

What are the two chambers of Congress?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and President

• Cabinet and Vice President

• Governor and Mayor

Who leads the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• State Supreme Court

Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

How can citizens participate in their democracy?

• By electing officials and contacting their representatives to share ideas and concerns.

• By ignoring elections and avoiding political discussions.

• By only following celebrity opinions on social media.

• By refusing to pay taxes and breaking laws.

The separation of powers is important in a democracy because:

• it prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

• it allows the government to control the media.

• it ensures that only one leader makes all decisions.

• it eliminates the need for laws.

1. The ________________ is responsible for making laws in the United States.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Cabinet

The President is the leader of the ________________ Branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Financial

3. The ________________ can declare laws unconstitutional.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Cabinet