Understanding Our Government Structure

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

Who is the head of the Executive branch of the United States government?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

What is the main role of the Legislative branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which body is part of the Legislative branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• Congress

• The President

What is the highest court in the Judicial branch?

• The Court of Appeals

• The District Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Circuit Court

What is the main function of the Judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To veto laws

What is the purpose of the separation of powers?

• To combine all government powers

• To ensure one branch has all the power

• To divide government powers among different branches

• To eliminate the need for government

What is a veto?

• A law passed by Congress

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• A rejection of a bill by the President

• An amendment to the Constitution

Which of the following is a part of Congress?

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The President

What is the role of the Cabinet?

• To make laws

• To advise the President

• To interpret laws

• To veto bills