Match the words with its definition.

1. Legislative Branch A. the branch of the government

that carries out the laws and has
the power to veto.

2. Judicial Branch B. the branch of the government

that creates laws and is also called
congress.

3. Executive Branch C. the branch of the government

that interprets the laws and
includes the supreme court.

4. Who makes up Congress?

a. President and Mayor
b. Legislative Branch
c. Senate and House of Representatives

5. The president is the head of the executive branch.

True False

6. The Governor is the leader in which branch of government?

a. State branch
b. Local branch
c. National branch

7. How does the President, Mayor, Governor or any other

important government figure GET their job?
a. They win the lottery
b. Citizens vote to elect them
c. The people who had the job first choose the next person
8. Who is in charge of the LOCAL government?
a. The President
b. The Mayor
c. The Governor

9. Justices of the Supreme Court can serve for life.

True False

10. Who is the President of the United States?

BONUS:

Why is it important that there are 3 branches of government and

not just ONE branch? Explain below.