1. What are the three branches of government?

Branches of Government are:
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch



2. What are the two parts or “houses” that make up the Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate.



3. Who is the head of the executive branch?

The president and the vice pesident.



4. What court heads the judicial branch?.

The Supreme Court.



5. What does the legislative branch do?

Congress has the power to make laws.



6. What does the executive branch do?

The executive branch of Government makes sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed.



7. What does the judicial branch do?

The judicial branch of government is made up of the court system. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.

8. How is a balance of power maintained between the three branches of government?

This is done through checks and balances. A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.