Three Branches of Government
Grade 4 - Social Studies - Challenge Me
In this situation, an emergency plan must be carried out after a storm. Which branch of government leads agencies that enforce laws?
- judicial branch
- executive branch
- local service department
- legislative branch
Which action best shows the legislative branch at work?
- senators hold a public hearing before changing a law
- lawmakers vote on money for road repairs
- judges hear a case about whether a rule was fair
- the governor directs agencies to follow a new safety law
For the legislative branch, which check or balance matches the example "lawmakers vote on money for road repairs"?
- can approve or reject some appointments
- can decide whether government action violated rights
- can appoint some officials with approval
- can propose a budget for lawmakers to review
A community faces this civic need: citizens want elected lawmakers to study a new bill. Which branch role fits best?
- represents people when debating bills
- leads agencies that enforce laws
- approves public budgets
- writes and votes on laws
Which statement correctly separates the branches for this example: judges hear a case about whether a rule was fair?
- judicial branch: settles legal disagreements
- judicial branch: provides all public services alone
- citizens: replace every branch
- one branch: makes, carries out, and interprets every law
In this situation, people need a neutral decision about a disputed rule. Which branch of government settles legal disagreements?
- legislative branch
- local service department
- executive branch
- judicial branch
Which action best shows the legislative branch at work?
- lawmakers vote on money for road repairs
- representatives vote on a tax plan
- a court orders an official to follow due process
- an agency director opens emergency shelters after a flood
For the legislative branch, which check or balance matches the example "state lawmakers debate a bill about school buses"?
- can approve or reject some appointments
- can override some vetoes with enough votes
- can propose a budget for lawmakers to review
- can question officials during oversight hearings
A community faces this civic need: people need a neutral decision about a disputed rule. Which branch role fits best?
- manages agencies and programs
- settles legal disagreements
- leads agencies that enforce laws
- protects legal rights through rulings
Which statement correctly separates the branches for this example: health officials inspect restaurants under a safety law?
- citizens: replace every branch
- executive branch: enforces laws through departments
- one branch: makes, carries out, and interprets every law
- executive branch: provides all public services alone