Branches of Government and the Role of the Supreme Court

The video explains the division of the U.S. federal government into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. It details the roles and responsibilities of each branch, including the Supreme Court's role in the Judicial Branch, Congress's structure in the Legislative Branch, and the President's duties in the Executive Branch. The video emphasizes the importance of checks and balances to prevent any branch from gaining too much power.

What is the primary purpose of dividing the U.S. government into three branches?

• To allow the President to have more control

• To reduce the number of laws passed

• To ensure a central government with balanced power

• To make the government more complex

Who leads the Judicial Branch of the United States?

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

How are Supreme Court Justices appointed?

• Elected by the public

• Nominated by the House of Representatives

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Chosen by the Senate

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• The Executive and Judicial

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and the Senate

• The President and the House of Representatives

What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?

• 40 years old

• 35 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

What role does the Vice President play in the Senate?

• Appoints Supreme Court Justices

• Votes only in the event of a tie

• Leads the House of Representatives

• Confirms presidential appointments

What is one of the President's responsibilities?

• To confirm Supreme Court Justices

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To sign bills into law

What is a requirement to become President of the United States?

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must have been a Senator

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have served in the military

Where does the President of the United States live during their term?

• The Supreme Court

• The Capitol Building

• The Senate

• The White House

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

• To allow the President to have more power

• To reduce the number of laws passed

• To ensure no branch has more power than another

• To make the government more efficient