NAME: _______________________________

Three Branches of Government

Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch

President * Vice President * Cabinet Senate * House of Representatives Supreme Court * Court of Appeals * District Courts

Write the correct government responsibilities in the column where they fit best. Use the word bank to help you.

Power of the Purse Crafts Bills Interprets Laws Enforces Laws Vetoes Bills

Decides if laws are constitutional Directs Military Decides Court Cases Can Impeach President

Approves Bills Declares War Makes Foreign Policy Settles cases between 2 or more states

Overturns vetoes to pass bills Approves and Rejects Presidential Appointments