Understanding the Three Branches of Government

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.

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

Which branch of government is responsible for writing laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• None of the above

• Judicial

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

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

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