Judicial and Checks and Balances

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

• True
• False

Which branch makes treaties with other countries?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch approves presidential appointments?

• 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

Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?

• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Amendment Process

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 creates lower federal courts?

• 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 judicial appointments.

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Executive & Judicial Branch