Question

exam 10
read lesson 4.10 branches of government and answer the following questions.
question 1
what term matches the definition below:
the branch of the government that is in charge of making laws. this consists of the senate and the house of representatives in the us government.
a. legislative branch
b. executive branch
c. judicial branch
d. representative democracy
question 2
what term matches the definition below:
the branch of the government that is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws. this branch includes the supreme court.
a. legislative branch
b. executive branch
c. judicial branch
d. none of these
question 3
what term matches the definition below:
the branch of the government that is in charge of enforcing laws. this branch includes the president and the cabinet.
a. legislative branch
b. executive branch
c. judicial branch
d. federalist branch
question 4
which elected official must be at least 25 - years - old and serves a two year term?
a. president
b. supreme court justice
c. house of representatives member
d. senator

Explanation:

1. The US branch responsible for making laws, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, is the Legislative Branch.
2. The US branch tasked with interpreting laws, which includes the Supreme Court, is the Judicial Branch.
3. The US branch in charge of enforcing laws, led by the President and Cabinet, is the Executive Branch.
4. House of Representatives Members must be at least 25 years old and serve 2-year terms; the President serves 4-year terms, Senators 6-year terms, and Supreme Court Justices serve lifetime terms.

Answer:

1. a. Legislative Branch
2. c. Judicial Branch
3. b. Executive Branch
4. c. House of Representatives Member