Exploring the Three Branches of Government and Their Powers

The video tutorial explains the three branches of the U.S. government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It details their roles, powers, and how they interact through checks and balances. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive enforces them, and the judicial interprets them. The video also includes a quiz to test understanding.

What are the three branches of government discussed in the video?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

Which article of the United States Constitution established the legislative branch?

• Fourth Article

• Third Article

• Second Article

• First Article

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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• Make and vote on laws

• Enforce laws

• Regulate commerce

• Interpret laws

Who leads the executive branch of the United States?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

Which federal agencies help the president enforce laws?

• FBI and CIA

• FBI and IRS

• CIA and IRS

• FBI and NSA

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• Make laws

• Regulate commerce

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 13

• 11

What can the president do if he does not agree with a bill passed by Congress?

• Sign it into law

• Veto it

• Ignore it

• Amend it

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Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?

• Administrative

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive