Matching Pairs Framework of GovernmentOnline version The 3 branches of government, their roles and responsibility, checks and balances, and powers they have over each other. by Morgan Gawthrop 1 Which branch of government has the Supreme Court? 2 What does the Judicial Branch do? 3 This branch holds the leader of the nation 4 What other roles and responsibilities does the Legislative Branch have? 5 Who is in the Legislative Branch? 6 The Legislative Branch has the power to... 7 The Executive Branch... 8 What is the Executive branch's main responsibility? 9 The Judicial Branch has more power over which branch of government? 10 Who is the main leader in the Executive Branch? 11 What is the main role of the Legislative Branch? 12 The Executive Branch can... 13 What is the highest court in the country? 14 The Legislative Branch has the power to... 15 Number of branches in the government. Supreme Court Write and pass laws Veto (cancel) laws Three Legislative Branch Executive Branch Is the most powerful branch of government President Override laws disproved by the president Senate and House of Representatives Withhold money from the President make sure citizens follow the laws Judicial Branch Confirm or deny any presidential appointments and control the money Determines whether laws are constitutional or not