Checks & Balances

Front

What is the Executive Branch?

Back

President

Front

What is the Judicial Branch?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Who ratifies treaties made by the President? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Back

Legislative

Front

What branch has the power to appoint federal judges? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Back

Executive

Front

What branch declares laws unconstitutional? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Back

Judicial

Front

What branch can override a president's veto? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Back

Legislative

Front

What branch declares war? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Back

Legislative

Front

How can the people through their representatives check the power of the judicial branch (Supreme Court)?

Back

They can amend the Constitution.

Front

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

Back

To make sure one branch does not get too powerful.

Front

What branch enforces the laws? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Back

Executive