Powers of Government

In what ways can the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch? Pick all that apply.

• Impeach the President

• Override veto's with a 2/3 vote

• Declare laws Unconstitutional

• Ratifies treaties

• Approve the budget

In what ways can the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch? Check all that apply.

• Nominate Judges

• Declare Judicial Review Unconstitutional

• Veto Bills

• Pardon people convicted of a federal crime

Where is Judicial Review mentioned in the Constitution?

• Article III Section 4

• The 6th Amendment

• Article 5 Section 2

• Article III Section 2

• It is not in the Constitution

The Legislative Branch commands the armed forces.

• True

• False

In what ways can the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch? Pick all that apply.

• Impeach Judges

• Override Judicial Review

• Propose Amendments

• Set jurisdiction of courts

Which branch has the sole power of impeachment?

• House

• Senate

• President

• Supreme Court

Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces?

• Senate

• House

• President

• Supreme Court

Who was the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• President

• Cabinet

• Senate

• Supreme Court

Who was the power to veto bills?

• President

• Senate

• House

• Supreme Court

Who has the power to confirm all appointments?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court