Question

Explain the three separate branches of government.

Answer 1

Answer:

Legislative—Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)

Executive—Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)

Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Executive Branch
2. Legislative Branch
3. Judicial Branch

(view below for in-depth examples and jobs of these branches).

Explanation:

1. Executive: enforces the law (includes the president, armed forces, and police)
2. Legislative: creates the laws (includes the Senate, House of Representatives, and Congress).
3. Judicial: evaluates laws (includes the Supreme Court and other courts).