Name the three branches of the U.S. government.

• A. Administrative, Judicial, and Executive
• B. Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
• C. Legislative, Executive, and Administrative
• D. Judicial, Legislative, and Administrative

Answer: (B)

Power is divided into three branches to keep each part of government distinct and prevent the concentration of power. The three branches are Legislative, Judicial, and Executive. The Legislative branch, made up of Congress, writes and passes laws. The Judicial branch, consisting of the court system, interprets laws and settles disputes. The Executive branch enforces laws and runs the government, led by the President and the President’s administration. Administrative is not a separate branch in the Constitution, though many agencies operate within the Executive. That’s why this trio—Legislative, Judicial, and Executive—is the correct set of branches.