Understanding the Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional

Which branch of government has the authority to decide if laws are constitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the federal level in the United States?

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Secretary of State

Which branch of government is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

What is one power of the Judicial Branch?

• Vetoing bills

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Signing treaties

• Collecting taxes

Which branch of government can veto bills passed by Congress?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

If Congress wants to pass a new law, which branch must approve it before it becomes official?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Military Branch

Which branch of government interprets the meaning of laws and applies them to individual cases?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for negotiating treaties with other countries?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch