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Which branch includes the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate?
Answer & why
Answer: legislative branch
Together the House and Senate form Congress, the federal legislature.
Grade 5 · Social studies
Identify the three federal branches
Distinguish the legislative, executive and judicial branches using their main roles.
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Question 1
Which branch includes the U.S. Supreme Court?
- none of the three federal branches
- judicial branch
- executive branch
- legislative branch
A hint
The legislative branch makes laws; Congress contains the House and Senate.
Answer & why
Answer: judicial branch
The Supreme Court is part of the federal judiciary.
Question 2
Which federal branch has the main lawmaking role?
- none of the three federal branches
- legislative branch
- executive branch
- judicial branch
A hint
The legislative branch makes laws; Congress contains the House and Senate.
Answer & why
Answer: legislative branch
Congress is the lawmaking branch.
Question 3
Which federal branch has the main role of carrying out federal laws?
- executive branch
- none of the three federal branches
- judicial branch
- legislative branch
A hint
The legislative branch makes laws; Congress contains the House and Senate.
Answer & why
Answer: executive branch
The executive branch administers and enforces federal laws.
Question 4
A neighborhood book club meets to choose its next novel. Which federal branch is the club?
- judicial branch
- none of the three federal branches
- legislative branch
- executive branch
A hint
The legislative branch makes laws; Congress contains the House and Senate.
Answer & why
Answer: none of the three federal branches
A private book club is not a federal government branch.
Question 5
Which branch includes the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate?
- executive branch
- judicial branch
- legislative branch
- none of the three federal branches
A hint
The legislative branch makes laws; Congress contains the House and Senate.
Answer & why
Answer: legislative branch
Together the House and Senate form Congress, the federal legislature.
Question 6
Which branch is headed by the U.S. President?
- judicial branch
- none of the three federal branches
- legislative branch
- executive branch
A hint
The legislative branch makes laws; Congress contains the House and Senate.
Answer & why
Answer: executive branch
The President heads the executive branch.