Checks and Balances

True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

• True
• False

True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.

• True
• False

Which branch makes treaties with other countries?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch decides on Federal court cases?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch is selected by the Electoral College?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch approves presidential appointments?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch appoints judges, ambassadors, and secretaries?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

• Executive Order
• Checks and balances
• Amendment Process

Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Amendment Process