All 128 questions · American Government / A: Principles
2025 Civics Test · Question 15 of 128
There are three branches of government. Why?
En español: Hay tres poderes (ramas) de gobierno. ¿Por qué? — ver en español
Try to answer out loud first — then check
Accepted answers (USCIS M-1778)
- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
In the Naturalizer app, this question is taught inside “The machine” — how the three branches of the U.S. government work and check each other. On the real test, an officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud; 12 correct answers pass.
The real test is oral — practice answering out loudFree to start — no card needed.