CE 6a/b

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• to ensure that citizens have a say in the government

• to make amending the Constitution easier

• to limit the power of each branch

• to make our government more like that of Great Britain

Which branch has the power to: veto legislation

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch has the power to: confirm or deny judges

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch is being "checked" when a law is declared unconstitutional?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch has the power to: declare actions unconstitutional?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch is being "checked" when presidential appointments must be approved?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch has the power to: call a special session of Congress?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch has the power to: approve the budget?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial