The Constitutional Convention and the Bill of Rights

Front

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Which of the following members belong to the Executive branch? Supreme Court, Senate, and Cabinet; President, Vice President, and Cabinet; Supreme Court Justices; The House and Senate

Back

President, Vice President, and Cabinet

Front

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Legislative Branch? Collecting taxes, Making the laws, Declaring war

Back

Judicial Review

Front

The President of the United States is the head of the -

Back

Executive Branch

Front

The Supreme Court is a part of the -

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

The executive branch is responsible for making sure laws are -

Back

followed by citizens

Front

What is the purpose of the U.S. system of checks and balances?

Back

to limit authority of government branches

Front

Which of the following is an example of the constitutional principle of governmental checks and balances? Options: Congressional term limits, Appeal of court decisions, Presidential veto power, Direct election of senators

Back

Presidential veto power

Front

Checks and Balances is -

Back

a system where each branch holds powers over the other branches to balance power

Front

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

Back

with a 2/3's vote