U.S. Government Structure and Functions

The video provides an overview of the U.S. government structure, detailing the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It explains their functions and the system of checks and balances that ensures no branch becomes too powerful. The executive branch enforces laws, the legislative branch creates laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. The video also highlights how these branches interact to maintain balance. Additional resources for further learning are provided.

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Administrative, Legislative, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Presidential, Congressional, Supreme

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Which building is associated with the executive branch at the federal level?

• The Pentagon

• The Supreme Court

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

Who is responsible for enforcing federal laws?

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The President

• The Governor

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• To create laws

• To veto laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

Which building is associated with the legislative branch?

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The Supreme Court

• The Library of Congress

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To veto laws

Which court is the highest in the U.S. judicial system?

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• The State High Court

• The District Court

• The Federal Court

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To give the judicial branch authority over others

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow Congress to create laws

• To ensure the President has ultimate power

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By passing a new law

• By appealing to the Supreme Court

• With a two-thirds vote

• With a simple majority vote

Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

• The Supreme Court

• The State Governors

• The President

• The Congress