Branches of the United States Government

What are checks and balances?

• A way to count votes from an election

• A way branches keep each other from becoming too powerful

• A big court decision

• A type of law

How many branches does the United States government have?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

Which branch of government is called Congress?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military

What is the main job of the Legislative branch?

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Judges laws

• Protects the country

What building is associated with Congress?

• Capitol Building

• White House

• Supreme Court Building

• Library of Presidents

What are the two parts of Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Supreme Court and Judges

• Cabinet and Advisors

Who is the leader of the Executive branch?

• President

• Senator

• Judge

• Governor

Where is the Executive branch located?

• White House

• Capitol Building

• Supreme Court Building

• Pentagon

What is the highest court in the Judicial branch?

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Capitol Court

• White House Court

Where is the Judicial branch located?

• Supreme Court Building

• White House

• Capitol Building

• Library of Congress