Reading Comprehension Questions: Answer Key
1. Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
2. Which branch of government interprets and applies the laws?
Judicial
3. Which branch of government makes sure that laws are carried out and
obeyed?
Executive
Directions: Draw a line from each branch to name of the head of the branch.
Branch of Government:
Head of Government:
1. Executive branch
Supreme Court
2. Legislative branch
Senate and House
of Representatives
President
3. Judicial branch
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Activity 8.3: The Three Branches of the US Government