Understanding Government Branches and Powers

Front

Which branch has the power illustrated in the newspaper headline?

Back

Legislative

Front

The system in the U.S. Government where each branch checks each other to keep a balance of power is called

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which of the following is a primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government? Enforcing laws, Interpreting laws, Making laws, Reviewing laws

Back

Making laws

Front

What power does the executive branch have over the legislative branch?

Back

Vetoing legislation

Front

Which of the following is a responsibility of the judicial branch? Enforcing laws, Making treaties, Declaring war

Back

Interpreting laws

Front

How does the system of checks and balances work in the U.S. government?

Back

Each branch has powers that can limit the actions of the other branches

Front

Which of the following is an example of federal authority? Issuing driver's licenses, Conducting foreign policy, Regulating local schools, Managing local police forces

Back

Conducting foreign policy

Front

What is one way the legislative branch can check the power of the executive branch?

Back

Impeaching the President

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

Back

Judicial

Front

What is a power unique to the executive branch? Options: Declaring war, Coining money, Negotiating treaties, Passing legislation

Back

Negotiating treaties