Question

introduction: sort each description into the branch it describes.
is led by a governor
contains a court system
has two houses (usually)
creates and passes laws
interprets state laws
contains state agencies

executive

legislative

judicial

Explanation:

• Executive: The executive branch is led by the governor (head of state government) and contains state agencies to implement policies. So "Is led by a governor" and "Contains state agencies" belong here.
• Legislative: The legislative branch creates and passes laws and typically has two houses (like a state legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives). So "Creates and passes laws" and "Has two houses (usually)" belong here.
• Judicial: The judicial branch interprets laws and contains the court system to hear cases. So "Interprets state laws" and "Contains a court system" belong here.

Answer:

• Executive: Is led by a governor, Contains state agencies
• Legislative: Creates and passes laws, Has two houses (usually)
• Judicial: Interprets state laws, Contains a court system