3 Branches of Government

What is the purpose of three branches having checks and balances?

• So that they do not fall over

• So they do not run out of money

• So that two branches can control the other branch

• So that one branch does not become too powerful and control the country 

The U.S. Congress is made up of who?

• 100 Senators only

•  435 House of Representatives only

• Judges 

• Both 100 Senators and 435 House of Representatives

What is the primary job of the legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws 

• To appoint justices

Who are the leaders of the Executive Branch?

• The Governor and Mayor

• The military 

• The President and Vice President

• No one

What is the primary job of the judicial branch?

• To interpret the laws and punish those who break them

• To write the laws

• To enforce the laws