Q2 Social Studies Practice

Front

The system of checks and balances ensures that __________________________.

Back

no branch of government has too much power.

Front

The 3 branches of government are _____________.

Back

legislative, judicial, and executive

Front

Which branch is responsible for giving guidelines to all the courts in the U.S., defines and interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch is responsible for making laws, can declare war, and pass budget spending plans?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch is responsible for executing the laws of the U.S.?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch of government has the power to declare acts of the other houses unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch of government has the power to introduce amendments to the Constitution and confirm or reject appointments made by the president?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation and appoint judges to the Supreme Court?

Back

Executive

Front

Who can veto a bill which Congress passes?

Back

The President/Executive

Front

Which branch of the government appoints justice to the U.S Supreme Court?

Back

Executive