Question

read lesson 2.6 interpreting the constitution and answer the following questions.
question 1
which branch of the government contains the supreme court?
a. executive branch
b. judicial branch
c. legislative branch

question 2
which article of the constitution describes the office, qualifications, and duties of the president of the united states and the vice president. the president is head of the executive branch of the federal government, as well as the nation’s head of state and head of government.
a. article 2
b. article 4
c. article 6
d. article 7

question 3
which article of the constitution describes the court system (the judicial branch), including the supreme court. the article describes the kinds of cases the court takes as original jurisdiction. congress can create lower courts and an appeals process and enacts law defining crimes and punishments?
a. article 3
b. article 4
c. article 5
d. article 7

question 4
which article of the constitution outlines the relations among the states and between each state and the federal government. in addition, it provides for such matters as admitting new states and border changes between the states.
a. article 2
b. article 4
c. article 5
d. article 7

Explanation:

1. The U.S. government's Judicial Branch is defined as the court system, with the Supreme Court as its highest body.
2. Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Executive Branch, detailing the president and vice president's role, qualifications, and duties.
3. Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution creates the federal judicial system, including the Supreme Court, its jurisdiction, and Congress's power to establish lower courts.
4. Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution governs relationships between states and between states and the federal government, including state borders and admitting new states.

Answer:

1. b. Judicial Branch
2. a. Article 2
3. a. Article 3
4. b. Article 4