Exploring the Three Branches of Government

What did Winston Churchill mean when he said democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others that have been tried?

• Democracy is the same as other forms of government.

• Democracy is perfect and has no flaws.

• Democracy is flawed but better than other forms of government.

• Democracy is the least effective form of government.

Who leads the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is the main duty of the President?

• To judge laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To write laws

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 435

• 200

• 100

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To enact laws

• To judge laws

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 7

• 13

• 11

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To veto laws

• To interpret and apply laws

• To enforce laws

• To write laws

What is the system called where each branch of government has power over the others?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Bicameralism

Who handles local issues like road repairs and trash pickup?

• Supreme Court

• Local boards and councils

• Federal government

• State government

Which branch of the state government is headed by a governor?

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Federal branch