What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• A. The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
• B. Congress, Presidency, and Court System
• C. Legislative, Administrative, and Judicial
• D. Federal, State, and Local Government

Answer: (A)

Power in the U.S. government is divided into three branches to keep decisions balanced and prevent too much power from concentrating in one place. The legislative branch writes and passes laws and is made up of Congress, with two houses that debate and vote on legislation. The executive branch enforces laws and runs the day-to-day government, led by the President (and the Vice President and administration). The judicial branch interprets laws and settles disputes, consisting of the court system from lower courts up to the Supreme Court. This setup creates checks and balances: laws are created by lawmakers, carried out by the president and agencies, and reviewed by judges for constitutionality. The three branches are named exactly as Legislative, Executive, and Judicial, which is why this option is the best fit. Other options mix up institutions or levels of government and don’t reflect the standard branch structure.