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Three Branches of Government Worksheet

Explore the three branches of the U.S. government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial, and understand their roles and responsibilities.

Grade 7 Social studies Civics & GovernmentThree Branches of Government
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2

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Three Branches of Government

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the three branches of the U.S. government.

1. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

a

Executive Branch

b

Judicial Branch

c

Legislative Branch

d

None of the above

2. Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

a

Chief Justice

b

Speaker of the House

c

President

d

Senate Majority Leader

3. The   Branch interprets the laws.

4. The Legislative Branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the  .

5. The President can declare war without the approval of Congress.

T

True

F

False

6. The Supreme Court justices serve for a term of 10 years.

T

True

F

False

7. Briefly explain the concept of "checks and balances" within the U.S. government.

Match each government function with the correct branch.

8. Enforces laws

 

a. Legislative Branch

9. Declares laws unconstitutional

 

b. Executive Branch

10. Approves treaties

 

c. Judicial Branch