Understanding the Three Branches of Government

The video tutorial provides an overview of Unit 2, focusing on the three branches of the U.S. government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It explains the roles of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court in law-making, enforcement, and constitutional review, respectively. Additionally, it discusses the bureaucracy's role in enforcing laws and its informal status as a 'fourth branch.' The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the checks and balances system, referencing Federalist 51.

What is the primary focus of Unit 2 in AP Government?

• The history of the United States

• The importance of local governments

• The interaction of the three branches of government

• The role of state governments

Which branch of government is responsible for writing laws?

• Executive

• Bureaucracy

• Legislative

• Judicial

Who ensures that laws are followed by the public?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Executive Branch

• The President

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the government?

• To write new laws

• To manage the bureaucracy

• To enforce laws

• To ensure laws comply with the Constitution

What is sometimes considered the fourth branch of government?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Bureaucracy

• The Executive Branch

Who is responsible for ensuring that laws are obeyed by the public?

• Congress

• The President

• The Bureaucracy

• The Supreme Court

What is the main function of checks and balances in the government?

• To allow one branch to dominate

• To eliminate the need for a bureaucracy

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To ensure cooperation between branches

Which document discusses the concept of checks and balances?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• Federalist No. 51

• The Articles of Confederation