Three Branches of Government

Legislative

100

What does the Legislative branch do? 

Makes the laws

200

What do we call the Legislative branch? 

Congress

Executive

100

What does the Executive branch do? 

Enforces (carries out) the laws

200

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

President

Judicial

100

What does the Judicial branch do? 

Interprets the laws

200

What is the name of the highest court in America? 

Supreme Court

Checks & Balances

100

Which two branches are required to make and approve a law? 

Legislative & Executive

Random

100

What are the two sides of the Legislative branch called?

Senate & House of Representatives