Section: American Government: System

16. Name the three branches of government.

Official answer

  • Legislative, executive, and judicial
  • Congress, president, and the courts

Why

The three branches are legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (the courts).

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Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)