Exploring the Three Branches of US Government

The video tutorial explains the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It uses a tree analogy to describe how these branches are separate yet part of one government. The legislative branch, also known as Congress, writes federal laws and consists of the Senate and House. The executive branch includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet, responsible for signing or vetoing laws and commanding the military. The judicial branch, comprising the Supreme Court and federal courts, reviews laws to ensure they align with the Constitution. The video aims to help viewers understand these branches and their functions.

What analogy is used to explain the branches of government?

• A river

• A tree

• A building

• A car

How many branches does the U.S. government have?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What does the Constitution do?

• Defines the powers of government

• Outlines the rights of corporations

• Serves as a guideline for state laws

• Establishes the judicial branch only

What are the two parts of Congress?

• House of Representatives and President

• Senate and Supreme Court

• President and Vice President

• Senate and House of Representatives

What are the components of the Legislative branch?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Cabinet and Departments

• Supreme Court and Federal Courts

Who can veto bills?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The House of Representatives

Who advises the President?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Cabinet

Which branch is the President in charge of?

• None of the above

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Who is the commander-in-chief of the United States military?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Chief Justice

• The President

What is the role of the Judicial branch?

• To write federal laws

• To execute laws

• To review laws against the Constitution

• To advise the President