Branches of American Government

The video tutorial by Allison Valor explains the structure and function of the American government, focusing on the three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It highlights the roles of each branch, how they interact, and the system of checks and balances that ensures no single branch becomes too powerful. The legislative branch is responsible for making laws, the executive branch enforces them, and the judicial branch interprets them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these elements as part of the state standards.

Why is it important to learn about the American government?

• To become a politician

• To understand the history of the United States

• Because it is a state requirement

• To learn about world politics

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Federal

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Who is primarily part of the Executive Branch?

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To amend laws

What are the two sub-branches of Congress?

• The House and the Senate

• The Legislative and the Executive

• The Executive and the Judicial

• The Federal and the State

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?

• To veto laws

• To interpret laws

• To write and pass laws

• To enforce laws

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Amends laws

• Interprets laws

• Writes laws

• Enforces laws

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To eliminate the need for a judicial system

• To speed up the law-making process

• To give the President more power

Who must the President work with to make laws and major decisions?

• Congress and the Judicial Branch

• The House of Representatives only

• The Senate only

• The Vice President

What is the role of the courts in the Judicial Branch?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To veto laws

• To determine the fairness of laws