Ch. 9.6-9.7 Lesson Review

Ch. 9.6-9.7 Lesson Review

Controlling Desire for More Power

Halting Power Grabs

--> The Constitutional Convention delegates knew people would want more power

-->Split the powers of the government amongst 3 different parts .... makes sure that one part does not get toooooooo strong



How does the picture represent
what would happen without checks
and balances?

Multiple Choice

Why did the framers of the Constitution feel the need to create 3 different parts of our government?

• So it would take longer to make decisions.

• So more people could be apart of the government

• Because 3 is a great number

• So the powers of the government would be split up

Checks ....... (power to STOP another branch)

Executive can....veto any bill from Congress

Legislative can.....impeach judges & w/ two-thirds vote get past a veto

Judicial can...use judicial review on laws and treaties

Multiple Choice

True or False --

"The Executive Branch can use judicial review to stop a bill from Congress."

• True

• False

Balances ........ (INFLUENCING another to stay Constitutional)

Executive can...nominates judges

Legislative can...approves judge nominations & peace treaties

Judicial can...reject treaties

Multiple Choice

True or False --

"The Judicial Branch can reject treaties that the President created and the Congress said okay to."

• True

• False

2 Ways to Propose & 2 Ways to Approve Amendments

Propose Amendments : 2/3 of both Houses in Congress OR 2/3 of State Legislators

Ratify Amendments : 3/4 State Legislators OR 3/4 special State conventions

Multiple Choice

True or False --

"Both the states and federal government have a say in an Amendment to our Constitution."

• True

• False