US Government

What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Congressional Authority

• Checks and Balances

• The Declaration of Independence

• The British King

Which branch of government has the power to create laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• President

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the meaning of laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• President

Which branch of government has the power to sign or veto laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

Which branch of government has the power to choose Supreme Court justices?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

Which branch of government has the power to negotiate and sign treaties?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• States Rights

• Bill of Rights