Checks and Balances

How many branches of government are the powers of the U.S. government divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 6

• None of the above

Which branch makes the laws for the U.S. government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Tree

Which branch interprets the Constitution and determines if laws are constitutional?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• All of the above

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch of Government?

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

• President

• Your teacher

How can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

• The president can fire a member of Congress

• The president can refuse to pay Congress

• The president can force Congress to pass laws

• The president can Veto a law

How can the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?

• By declaring a law unconstitutional

• By vetoing laws

• By impeaching the president

How is the executive branch checked by the other branches of government?

• The Congress can impeach the president from office

• The supreme court can declare an executive law unconstitutional

• The Congress can refuse to approve judges

• All of the above answers