The Three Branches of the U.S. Government

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Grade: 6

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The government of the United States is split into three 'branches': the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The Executive branch is led by the President, who makes important decisions. The Legislative branch includes the Senate and the House of Representatives, who make the nation's laws. The Judicial branch, which is headed by the Supreme Court, ensures that these laws are fair. They all have different roles, but they must work together. This system, known as 'checks and balances', prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful. For instance, if a President wants a new law, Congress must agree to it, and the Supreme Court can judge if it's fair or not. This balance keeps the government running smoothly and ensures that every citizen's voice is heard.

Question 1

Which branch of the government is led by the President?

Executive

Explanation. The Executive branch of the government is led by the President who makes important decisions.

Legislative

Judicial

Senate

House of Representatives

Question 2

What is the role of the Judicial branch?

Makes laws

Ensures laws are fair

Explanation. The Judicial branch, which is headed by the Supreme Court, ensures that the laws made by the Legislative branch are fair.

Led by the President

Makes important decisions

Creates budgets

Question 3

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

To give more power to the President

To ensure one branch doesn't become too powerful

Explanation. 'Checks and balances' is a system that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful, ensuring a balanced government.

To allow the Supreme Court to make laws

To eliminate the Senate

To concentrate power in the hands of the few

Question 4

What must happen for a new law to be established?

The President must agree to it

The Supreme Court must propose it

Congress must agree to it

Explanation. For a new law to be established, the President proposes it and Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives) must agree to it. Then it can be judged by the Supreme Court for fairness.

The Senate must reject it

The House of Representatives must ignore it

Question 5

Which branch of the government includes the Senate and the House of Representatives?

The Judicial branch

The Executive branch

The Legislative branch

Explanation. The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the Legislative branch of the government, which is responsible for creating laws.