Separation of Powers + Checks & Balances

In a separation of powers system, the power of government is not given to any one branch. Instead, power is divided and shared amongst different branches.

• True

• False

The legislative branch has the power to

• enforce new laws

• create new laws

• apply new laws

• all of the above

The executive branch has the power to

• create new laws

• apply new laws

• enforce new laws

• all of the above

the judicial branch has the power to

• interpret or apply new laws

• enforce new laws

• create new laws

• all of the above

Which image clearly represents separation of powers?

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Each branch of government has the power to _____ and ______ the other branches (choose two options to fill in the blanks)

• check

• erase

• overthrow

• balance

Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch

• The power to veto laws

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to overthrow a veto

• The power to impeach a public official

Which of the following is a power of the Legislative Branch

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to approve presidential appointments

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

Which of the following is a power of the Judicial Branch

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to approve presidential appointments

• The power to propose new laws

• The power to appoint members to the President's cabinet

The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• Judicial review

• Executive order

• Treaty

• Appoint