Branches of the United States Government Explained

The video tutorial explains the structure of the United States government, which is a representative democracy divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch, or Congress, is responsible for creating laws and overseeing the government. The executive branch, led by the president, enforces laws and manages foreign relations. The judicial branch interprets laws and ensures they align with the Constitution. Each branch has distinct roles to prevent any single entity from gaining too much power.

What type of government does the United States have?

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

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

• Federal

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

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

• 200

• 50

• 100

• 435

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Chief Justice

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

• To veto bills

• To break tie votes

• To lead the military

• To propose new laws

Which group advises the President and heads 15 departments?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To veto laws

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

Which court is the highest in the United States?

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Federal Court

How long do judges in the U.S. government serve?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• For life

• 10 years

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

• To increase efficiency

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

• To reduce taxes

• To simplify the legal system