Exploring the Three Branches of Government

The video tutorial explains how the US Constitution establishes the Federal Government into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The Legislative Branch, consisting of Congress, is responsible for making laws. The Executive Branch, led by the President and Vice President, includes the Cabinet, whose members are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate. The Judicial Branch comprises the Supreme Court and lower Federal Courts, which interpret laws and make judicial decisions.

Which two parts make up the US Congress?

• The President and the Vice President

• The Cabinet and the Senate

• The Supreme Court and the Federal Courts

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

Who elects the President and Vice President of the United States?

• The Senate

• The people

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

How are members of the President's Cabinet selected?

• Selected by the Supreme Court

• Chosen by the House of Representatives

• Nominated by the President and approved by the Senate

• Elected by the people

What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To nominate Supreme Court justices

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 15

• 12

• 9

• 6