Introduction: Sort each description into the branch it describes.

Is led by a governor

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Contains a court system

Has two houses (usually)

Creates and passes laws

Interprets state laws

Contains state agencies

Executive - Is led by a governor; Contains state agencies

Legislative - Creates and passes laws; Has two houses (usually)

Judicial - Contains a court system; Interprets state laws

Explanation:

The government has three branches and these are: Executive, Legislative and Judicial.

The "Executive branch" is responsible for the governance of a state. The leader of the branch is the "President." However, every state is headed by an elected governor. This branch also contains state agencies and other related agencies.

The "Legislative branch" is responsible for creating and passing laws. It contains two houses (the Senate and House of Representatives).

The "Judicial branch" contains a court system. This system is involved in the interpretation of state laws, as well as the laws made by the legislative branch.