Which powers does the U.S. Constitution give to each branch of government?

Question

Move each constitutional power to the correct branch of government.

(6 points)
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch

interprets the laws, enforces the laws, declares wars, makes the laws, commands armed forces, declares laws unconstitutional.

Answer 1

Here’s how the constitutional powers are distributed among the three branches of government:

Legislative Branch:

• makes the laws
• declares wars

Executive Branch:

• enforces the laws
• commands armed forces

Judicial Branch:

• interprets the laws
• declares laws unconstitutional

This organization reflects the separation of powers established in the U.S. Constitution.