Branches of Government

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Interpret laws

• Execute laws

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

• Executive branch

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

• Interpreting laws, reviewing actions of other branches, ensuring fair application of laws

• Creating new laws

• Enforcing laws

• Approving budgets

What is the key difference between State and Federal Governments?

• State Governments have authority over matters that affect the entire country, while Federal Governments have authority over matters within their state boundaries.

• State Governments have authority over matters within their state boundaries, while Federal Governments have authority over matters that affect the entire country.

• State Governments have authority over matters outside their state boundaries, while Federal Governments have authority over matters within their state boundaries.

• State Governments have authority over matters that affect the entire country, while Federal Governments have authority over matters outside their state boundaries.

Who has the power to declare war in the United States?

• President

• Secretary of Defense

• Congress

• Supreme Court

Which branch of government has the authority to interpret laws?

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Military branch

• Executive branch

What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Branch?

• Write new laws

• Judicial review

• Manage foreign relations

• Enforce laws and oversee government administration

What is the purpose of the State Government?

• To perform heart surgery

• To govern and administer the affairs of a specific state.

• To bake cookies

• To build skyscrapers

What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch in the government?

• Enforce laws

• Declare war

• Appoint judges

• Make laws

Which branch of government is responsible for appointing federal judges?

• Judicial Branch

• State Governors

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch