Understanding the Three Branches of Government

Understanding the Three Branches of Government

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Government

6th - 8th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of government, emphasizing the importance of understanding who makes decisions in the Oval Office. It explains the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch, known as Congress, is responsible for writing laws and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The video highlights the process of how a bill is created and sent to the president's desk for approval.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of having three branches of government?

To create confusion among the branches

To make the government more complex

To ensure that one branch has all the power

To keep the powers separated and balanced

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for writing laws?

Executive

Legislative

None of the above

Judicial

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two components of Congress?

The Senate and the House of Representatives

The Supreme Court and the Lower Courts

The President and the Vice President

The Cabinet and the Executive Office

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Congress send a bill after it is written?

To the Supreme Court

To the President's desk

To the State Governors

To the Vice President

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the legislative process mentioned in the video?

The bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court

The bill is sent to the House of Representatives

The bill is signed by the President

The bill is debated in the Senate