The Three Branches of Government Song

The video explains the three branches of the U.S. government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It describes how each branch checks the power of the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The legislative branch, made up of Congress, is responsible for making laws and other duties. The executive branch, led by the President, enforces laws and can veto or sign legislation. The judicial branch, led by the Supreme Court, interprets laws and ensures they are constitutional. Each branch has distinct roles and responsibilities to maintain a balance of power.

What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in the U.S. government?

• To allow the president to control all branches

• To ensure that each branch has equal power

• To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

• To make the legislative branch the most powerful

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• None of the above

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Who leads the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Vice President

What power does the president have when a law is presented to him?

• He can ignore it

• He can only sign it

• He can veto or sign it

• He can rewrite it

How are Supreme Court justices appointed?

• Chosen by the Vice President

• Appointed by the President

• Appointed by Congress

• Elected by the public