Branches of Democracy and Their Roles in the U S Government

The video tutorial explains the structure and function of the United States government, focusing on its three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It describes the roles of each branch, the concept of democracy, and the importance of citizen participation through voting. The legislative branch, known as Congress, consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The executive branch is led by the President, who enforces laws, while the judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets laws. The video concludes with a discussion on citizens' rights and the Bill of Rights.

What is the primary form of government in the United States?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

How many branches does the U.S. government have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Judging laws

• Creating and voting on laws

• Interpreting laws

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 200

• 500

• 435

How many senators does each state have?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

Who leads the Executive Branch?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

• To lead the House of Representatives

• To be the President of the Senate

• To command the military

• To interpret laws

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Federal Court

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Court of Appeals

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• Nine

• Eight

• Ten

• Seven

What document is considered the highest law in the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution