Civics test question 16 of 128 · System of Government
Name the three branches of government.
Official USCIS answers
Give all 3 answers.
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
Why this is the answer
The three branches are legislative, executive, and judicial. Congress makes federal laws, the President enforces them, and the courts review and explain them.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- President
- Supreme Court
- Military
More questions on this topic
- 17. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
- 18. What part of the federal government writes laws?
- 19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
- 20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
- 21. How many U.S. senators are there?
- 22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
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