Question 16 of 128

Name the three branches of government.

Accepted Answers

  • • Legislative, executive, and judicial
  • • Congress, President, and the courts

Why This Matters

Legislative (Congress) makes laws, Executive (President) enforces laws, and Judicial (courts) interprets laws. This separation prevents any one branch from having too much power.

Memory Tip

L-E-J: Legislative, Executive, Judicial. Or: Congress, President, Courts.

Category

System of Government(American Government)

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