Name one branch or part of the government? — Answer & Explanation

Official Question & Answer

Question

Name one branch or part of the government.

✦ OFFICIAL ANSWER ✦

Congress; legislative; President; executive; the courts; judicial

Why This Is the Answer

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

Congress makes the laws, the President enforces them, and the courts interpret them. This separation of powers prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

You can answer with either the formal name (legislative) or the informal name (Congress). Both are accepted. This question is on the 65/20 senior list.

💡 Interview Tip

Pick one: 'Congress' or 'the President' — whichever comes to mind first.

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