The Three Branches of Government

Front

Why does the U.S have three branches of government?

Back

To keep one branch from becoming too powerful (Checks and Balances).

Front

Which of the following is considered the lawmaking branch of government?

Executive

,

Judicial

,

Legislative

,

Federal

Back

Legislative

Front

The __________ is the head of the Executive Branch.

Back

President

Front

This branch of government carries out or executes the laws.

Back

Executive

Front

The _____________ branch interprets the laws.

Back

Judicial

Front

The Legislative Branch has two houses of Congress. Which of the following are the names of the two houses?

• House of Representatives & Republicans
• Senate & Supreme Court
• House of Representatives & Senate
• Senate & The President

Back

House of Representatives & Senate

Front

Who has the power to veto a bill before it becomes a law? Options: Vice President, President, Supreme Court, Congress

Back

President

Front

The highest court in the judicial branch is called?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Before a __________ becomes a law, it must pass through both houses of Congress.

Back

bill

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9