Understanding the U.S. Government: Structure and Functions

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. Government?

Which branch of the U.S. Government can veto bills?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State

Fill in the blank: The _______ branch can reject laws that are unconstitutional.

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• administrative

How many main branches does our government have?

The purpose of the branches working together and checking each other is to:

• ensure efficiency and effectiveness in governance

• maintain a balance of power and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• facilitate communication and cooperation among different branches

• streamline decision-making processes

The system helps prevent any branch from becoming too powerful because:

• it allows for checks and balances among branches.

• it centralizes power in one branch.

• it eliminates the need for a government.

• it promotes the dominance of one branch.

What is the Legislative Branch made up of?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Supreme Court

• Governors

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforce laws

• Write and pass laws

• Interpret laws

• Veto laws

The Legislative Branch can create _______.

• taxes

• laws

• policies

• regulations

Who does the Legislative Branch represent?

• The President

• The people of the United States

• The Supreme Court

• The Governors