U.S. Government Structure and Functions

The video tutorial provides an overview of the U.S. government's three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. It explains the roles and responsibilities of each branch, including law-making by the Legislative Branch, law enforcement by the Executive Branch, and law interpretation by the Judicial Branch. The tutorial also highlights the process of how laws are reviewed for constitutionality and enforced, using the Affordable Care Act as an example. The session concludes with a brief mention of the balance of power among the branches, which will be discussed in future lessons.

What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Judicial, Executive, Administrative

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Which building houses the U.S. Congress?

• The U.S. Capitol

• The Pentagon

• The Supreme Court

• The White House

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 200

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?

• To veto laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

Who leads the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

How many members are in the President's Cabinet?

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 12

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

• To make laws

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• The Circuit Court

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals

What does the Judicial Branch do with laws?

• Amends them

• Creates them

• Enforces them

• Interprets and reviews them

What ensures that no branch of the U.S. Government overpowers the others?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Balance of Power