Understanding the U.S. Government Structure

The video tutorial covers the three branches of the US government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It explains their roles, such as law-making, enforcement, and interpretation. The concept of checks and balances is discussed, highlighting how each branch can limit the others' powers. The video also describes the structure of Congress, the role of the President, and the Supreme Court's authority. Finally, it contrasts a republic with a dictatorship, emphasizing the importance of checks and balances in preventing the concentration of power.

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• To veto laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Congress

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

What role does the judicial branch play in the government?

• It makes laws

• It enforces laws

• It interprets laws

• It vetoes laws

What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

• To enforce laws

• To allow one branch to have total power

• To make laws

• To ensure each branch can limit the powers of the others

What is a veto?

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

• A cancellation of a law by the President

• A new law proposal

What are the two parts of Congress?

• House of Representatives and Parliament

• House of Lords and Senate

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Commons and Senate

Who is the head of the executive branch in the United States?

• The Prime Minister

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To veto laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

What type of government does the United States have?

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

How does a dictatorship differ from a republic?

• A dictatorship has multiple leaders

• A dictatorship is ruled by one person with total power

• A republic has one leader with total power

• A dictatorship allows citizens to vote