Unit Review: National Government - 3 Branches

Front

Which branch can declare presidential acts unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial branch

Front

Which branch appoints judges and Supreme Court justices?

Back

The Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Which branch has the power to confirm or reject judges and justices, as well as impeach and convict them?

Back

Legislative branch

Front

What is the purpose of a system of checks and balances?

Back

To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Front

What is the meaning of the word impeach?

Back

To charge a public official with misconduct in office

Front

These former presidents have all been leaders of which branch of government?

Back

Executive branch

Front

What is the purpose of the president's State of the Union address every year?

Back

To update the nation on the current state of the country.

Front

Why does the House of Representatives have so many members?

Back

It is based on the population of each state

Front

The President has nominated their spouse to the U.S. Supreme Court. Which branch could stop this and how?

Back

The Judicial branch could declare their act unconstitutional.