Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

Open Ended

Why is it important to divide the power of the government?

Multiple Choice

 

This branch makes bills that can become laws.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

This branch interprets the meaning of laws that have been created.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

This branch enforces the laws that are in the federal government.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism

Open Ended

How does the system of Checks and Balances promote cooperation between the branches of government?

Multiple Choice

Which branch can veto a bill?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the system of checks and balances is to prevent

• any branch from becoming too powerful

• people from losing their rights

• states from losing more power

• the government from changing the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which branch can override a veto?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism