1.7 Separation of Power/Checks and Balances

Having three branches of government is an example of 

• separation of powers
• checks and balances

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a president?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

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

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

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