Exploring the Three Branches of U.S. Government

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Federal Government?

• To expand territory

• To keep order and protect people's rights

• To make money

• To control the economy

Why did the forefathers limit the powers of the government?

• To save money

• To increase the power of the President

• To prevent any one group from having too much power

• To make the government more efficient

What is the main function of the Legislative branch?

• To make, edit, or undo laws

• To carry out laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Who makes up the U.S. Legislative branch?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Executive team

What is the role of the Executive branch?

• To make laws

• To judge the behavior of people

• To interpret laws

• To carry out laws

Who is the head of the Executive branch in the U.S.?

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What is the primary function of the Judicial branch?

• To interpret laws

• To carry out laws

• To make laws

• To edit laws

Which court is the highest in the U.S. Judicial branch?

• The District Court

• The Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

• The Federal Court