Understanding the Three Branches of Government

Introduction

• Overview of how laws are made in the United States.
• Three branches of government each have special responsibilities in the law-making process.

Branches of Government

1. Legislative Branch

• Responsibility: Makes the laws.
• Key Institution: United States Congress.
• Process:
  • Congress members introduce bills (ideas for new laws).
  • Bills must be approved by the executive branch to become law.

2. Executive Branch

• Leader: President of the United States.
• Responsibilities:
  • Approves or vetoes bills.
  • If a bill is vetoed, it is rejected.
  • If signed, it becomes a law.
  • Enforces laws to ensure compliance by citizens.

3. Judicial Branch

• Composition: Courts and judges, with the U.S. Supreme Court as the highest court.
• Responsibility: Reviews laws to ensure they are fair.

Trivia Time

• Engaging quiz questions to reinforce learning about the three branches:
  1. Question 1: Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
     • Answer: B. The legislative branch.
  2. Question 2: Who is the leader of the executive branch?
     • Answer: A. The president.
  3. Question 3: Who reviews laws in the judicial branch?
     • Answer: C. Court judges.

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