Exploring the Three Branches of Government

What analogy is used to explain the United States government in the video?

• A river

• A machine

• A tree

• A building

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Who makes the laws in the legislative branch?

• Judges

• Citizens

• Senators and Representatives

• The President

At what age can citizens vote for senators and representatives?

• 16

• 25

• 21

• 18

What is the main role of the executive branch?

• To interpret laws

• To elect judges

• To ensure laws are followed

• To make laws

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Which of the following is part of the executive branch?

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• National Park Service

Who is the most important elected official in the executive branch?

• Governor

• President

• Senator

• Mayor

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What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To elect officials

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

What happens if one branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Nothing changes

• The government becomes more efficient

• The tree becomes unbalanced and falls over

• The other branches become stronger

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What is the most important part of the government according to the video?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The people

What can people do to ensure the branches of government are healthy?

• Ignore politics

• Put their energy, hopes, opinions, and creativity into the branches

• Only vote for the President

• Rely on others to make decisions

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