Branches of Government and Their Functions

Mr. Griffith explains the three branches of the U.S. government: legislative, executive, and judicial. He details their functions, such as law-making by Congress, law execution by the President, and law interpretation by the courts. The video also covers various terms associated with each branch, like POTUS for the executive and SCOTUS for the judiciary.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Federal

• Judiciary

• Executive

What are the two houses that make up Congress?

• The House of Representatives and the House of Commons

• The House of Lords and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The House of Commons and the Senate

What is the main function of the executive branch?

• To execute laws

• To amend laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The President

What does the term 'White House' refer to in the context of government?

• The federal courts

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The judiciary

Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting the law?

• Administrative

• Judiciary

• Executive

• Legislative

Which court is the highest in the United States?

• Federal Court

• Appellate Court

• Supreme Court

• District Court

Which branch of government includes the federal courts?

• Administrative

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judiciary

What does the acronym SCOTUS stand for?

• Senate Committee of the United States

• Supreme Court of the United States

• Supreme Council of the United States

• State Court of the United States

What does the acronym POTUS stand for?

• Principal Official of the United States

• Prime Officer of the United States

• President of the United States

• Presiding Officer of the United States