Which of the following is a branch of the U.S. government?

The Supreme Court is indeed a branch of the U.S. government as it is part of the judicial branch, which interprets laws and ensures justice is upheld. The U.S. government is divided into three main branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch creates laws, the executive branch enforces them (led by the President), and the judicial branch interprets them (with the Supreme Court as the highest court).

While the military is an essential part of the government, it is not classified as a separate branch. It falls under the executive branch, as the President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The President, representing the executive branch, executes and enforces laws.

By recognizing that the Supreme Court is one of the branches and that the President is part of the executive, the answer indicating that all options reflect branches of the U.S. government is incorrect. The inclusion of the military misrepresents its role, as it supports the executive branch rather than constituting a branch itself.