Lesson: 3 Branches, Checks & Balances

Open Ended

How do constitutional governments help protect individual rights and limit government powers?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a government to operate under a constitution?

• To ensure the rule of law and protect individual rights

• To allow unlimited government power

• To avoid setting any laws or principles

• To restrict individual rights

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• It is the supreme law of the land and establishes the framework for the federal government.

• It is a set of guidelines for state governments only.

• It is a document that lists only the rights of citizens.

• It is a historical artifact with no influence on modern law.

Open Ended

Explain how the principle of separation of powers helps prevent tyranny in a government.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Senate is true?

• There are 100 members in the Senate.

• Senators serve 2-year terms.

• There are 435 members in the Senate.

• Senators are appointed by the President.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?

• Make laws

• Declare war

• Regulate trade

• Control taxation and spending policies

Open Ended

Which power of the Executive Branch do you think is most important and why?

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the Supreme Court in the Judicial Branch?

• Conduct trials and hearings

• Review challenges to lower court decisions

• Serve as the highest court with lifetime appointments

• Approve treaties and appointments

Multiple Select

Which of the following are powers of the Judicial Branch?

• Interpret laws

• Exercise judicial review

• Command the military

• Enforce laws

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an executive check on the legislative branch?

• Appoint judges

• Issue pardons

• Veto legislation

• Propose constitutional amendments

Open Ended

How does judicial review serve as a check on both the legislative and executive branches?

Open Ended

What is a constitutional government, and what is its purpose?

Open Ended

Why do you think checks and balances are important?