Three Branches of Government: Checks and Balances

What does the constitutional concept called Checks and Balances mean?

• Each branch can check the local and state government's power.
• Each branch can check another branches power to ensure it does not become too powerful.
• The three branches can all do whatever they want without checking with each other.
• All of the branches have to agree on every decision made.

Which branch can approve government officials?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch can impeach the president and federal judges?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch can declare war?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch can appoint government officials?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch can propose a budget? Which branch must approve the budget?

• Legislative; Executive
• Executive; Legislative
• Executive; Senate
• Executive; House of Representatives

How are all three branches involved in the lawmaking process?

• *Legislative Branch makes the laws, 
  *Executive Branch signs or vetoes the laws 
  *If the president vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto with 51% of the vote
  *Judicial Branch can interpret the laws.
• *Legislative Branch makes the laws, 
  *Executive Branch signs or vetoes the laws 
  *If the president vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto 
  *Judicial Branch can interpret the laws.
• *Legislative Branch is the boss. 
  *Executive Branch signs or vetoes the laws 
  *If the president vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto 
  *Judicial Branch can interpret the laws.
• *Legislative Branch makes the laws, 
  *Executive Branch is the President
  *If the president vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto 
  *Judicial Branch can interpret the laws.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made his famous "Day of Infamy" speech to Congress. On December 8, 1941, the U.S. declared war on Japan. Which branch has this power and which branch is checking this power?

• Executive; Legislative
• Legislative; Executive
• They all had all of the powers.

The power to establish local governments is which government's responsibility?

• State
• National
• Both

To provide for health and well-being is the responsibility of which government?

• State
• National
• Both