Which example shows how branches of government interact with each other? Options: The Supreme Court rules on a case., The House of Representatives votes on a bill., The president recommends legislation to Congress., The president signs a treaty with a country in Europe

The president recommends legislation to Congress.

Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time? Options: greater number of electors to the Electoral College, reduced representation in the United States Senate, increased funding from Congress for social programs, reduced representation in the House of Representatives

reduced representation in the House of Representatives

How is the power of the judicial branch limited by the U.S. Constitution?

It lacks the authority to approve new legislation.

Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances? Options: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .” , “The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”, “Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to:

a separation of powers between separate and coequal branches of government.

What constitutional principles are demonstrated in the following events? A. The U.S. Supreme Court declares a law created by Congress unconstitutional. B. Congress passes a new tax law and the Internal Revenue Service enforces it.

Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers

Why was separation of powers included in the constitution?

to prevent one branch of government from gaining too much control over the federal government

How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?

U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.

How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?

Declare laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional

One major check that Congress has over the federal bureaucracy, in addition to budget and impeachment powers, is . . .

holding hearings & investigations

AP Gov Checks & Balances Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress overrides a President's veto?

Back

Executive Branch

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a president?

Back

Executive Branch

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a judge?

Back

Judicial Branch

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress refuses to approve judicial appointments?

Back

Executive & Judicial Branch

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress proposes Constitutional Amendments?

Back

usually the Judicial Branch

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

Back

Executive Branch

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What branch is having its power checked when the President vetoes a bill?

Back

Legislative Branch

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