Checks and Balances

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 judge?

• 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(es) is having its power checked when...

Congress refuses to approve judicial appointments.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial & Legislative Branch

• Executive & Judicial Branch

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress proposes Constitutional Amendments?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

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 is selected by the Electoral College?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial