Legislative Checks & Balances (CE. 6b)

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What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

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Judicial Branch

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If the Congress passes a bill and the President refuses to sign it, that is called a _________________

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veto

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Which of the following is a check of the Executive Branch (President) over the Legislative Branch? Options: Overriding a veto., Appointing federal judges, Veto, Judicial Review

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Veto

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Members of Congress have passed a law that bans the use of firearms by all Americans except for police and military personnel. Which branch can check/stop this "law" from being passed?

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Judicial Branch

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The courts check Congress when

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judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional

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T/F: The House of Representatives can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

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False

Front

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?

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Executive Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress creates lower federal courts?

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Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a president?

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Executive Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a judge?

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Judicial Branch