Branches of Government Introduction

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Department of Defense

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Vice President

Who reviews laws in the Judicial Branch?

• State Governors

• Court Judges

• American Citizens

• Congress Members

What happens when a bill is vetoed by the President?

• It becomes a law

• It is rejected

• It is returned to Congress for revision

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

What is the role of the Executive Branch regarding laws?

• Enforces the laws

• Makes the laws

• Reviews the laws

• Interprets the laws

What must happen for a bill to become a law?

• It must be ratified by all 50 states

• It must be approved by the Judicial Branch

• It must be approved by the Executive Branch

• It must receive unanimous consent from Congress

Which branch of government runs the United States Congress?

• The Federal Reserve

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?

• The Circuit Court

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Court of Appeals