Checks and Balances

What is the function of the Legislative Branch?

• Makes laws

• Carries out laws

• Evaluates laws

What is the function of the Executive Branch?

• Makes laws

• Evaluates laws

• Carries out laws

What is the function of the Judicial Branch?

• Makes laws

• Carries out laws

• Evaluate laws

What is the famous document that created the three branch structure?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Why did the people who wrote the Constitution create different branches of government?

• They liked the idea of three groups.

• To separate the powers of government so no one person or group would be able to create, administer, and enforce the laws.

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 is divided into the House and the Senate?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

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

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none