Unit 2: Checks and Balances

Front

True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

Back

True

Front

True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.

Back

True

Front

Which branch confirms treaties with other countries?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch decides on Federal court cases?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch approves presidential appointments? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch appoints judges, ambassadors, and secretaries?

Back

Executive

Front

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

Back

Executive Branch

Front

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

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

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

Back

Executive Branch

Front

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

Back

Judicial Branch