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Branches of Government

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8th Grade

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Branches of Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Executive Branch’s job is to execute or carry out laws. This means…

he/she personally makes sure each law is the U.S. are being followed

he/she has advisors, a cabinet, and departments who work with him/her in the executive branch to ensure that laws and being followed/carried out

he /she sits and watches the surveillance of all Americans on a daily basis

he/she gives the laws to the states so they can follow them

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Legislative Branch

Is the least powerful of the three branches

Reviews laws to make sure they are constitutional

Makes laws and taxes for Americans to follow

Advises the President on executive orders

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One way the Judicial Branch can check the Legislative Branch is by…

Asking congress members to rewrite laws before they become a law

Approve members of the legislative branch

Use the power of Judicial Review to determine if a law or action of a government official is unconstitutional.

Approve treaties made by the Legislative Branch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Federalism?

A system of shared power between state and national governments

A system that separates the power between the three branches of government.

A system that keeps the Chief Executive's power limited.

A system that gives all power and authority to the national government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the Executive Branch limit the power of the Legislative branch?

Creating tax bills

Creating treaties

Declaring war

Vetoing laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?

Vote to impeach the president

Decide when the electoral college casts their vote

Set term limits for the president

Declare actions of the Chief Executive unconstitutional

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following powers is reserved exclusively for the states?

Declare war

Create taxes

Make treaties

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