The Three Branches of the United States Government Explained

The video explains the structure of the U.S. government, which is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has distinct roles to ensure no single entity has too much power. The legislative branch, or Congress, creates laws and manages the budget. The executive branch, led by the President, enforces laws and handles foreign relations. The judicial branch interprets laws and ensures they align with the Constitution. The video emphasizes the importance of this division in maintaining a representative democracy.

What type of government does the United States have?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for creating laws?

• Federal

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 200

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is the main role of the vice president?

• To oversee the Supreme Court

• To manage the Cabinet

• To advise the President and be ready to take over if needed

• To lead the Senate

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To create laws

• To veto laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Which court is the highest in the United States?

• District Court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Federal Court

How are judges of the U.S. government appointed?

• Elected by citizens

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Chosen by the Supreme Court

• Nominated by Congress

Why is the U.S. government divided into three branches?

• To ensure no single person or group has too much power

• To increase efficiency

• To simplify governance

• To reduce costs

What helps the U.S. maintain its status as a representative democracy?

• The role of the military

• The division into three branches

• The influence of foreign nations

• The power of the President