Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time?

reduced representation in the House of Representatives

greater number of electors to the Electoral College

reduced representation in the United States Senate

increased funding from Congress for social programs

Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?

“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”

“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

Which of the following is a unique power of the Senate?

Confirm ALL Presidential nominations

Who said it?: "I can override a Veto!!"

TRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance

Who said it?: "I can reject the appointment of your judges!!"

TRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance

To Whom was it said? "I can veto your legislation!!"

TRICK QUESTION: doesn't apply to anyone

Who said it?: "I can declare your Presidential acts unconstitutional!!"

TRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance

To Whom was it said? "I can impeach you!!"

TRICK QUESTION: Either Exec or Jud

Who said it?: "I can refuse to approve your treaties!!"

TRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance

Checks and Balances

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What branch is having its power checked when...
the President calls a special session of Congress?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

none

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Checks and Balances

20 questions

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

What branch is having its power checked when...
the President calls a special session of Congress?

What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

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Checks and Balances

20 questions

What branch is having its power checked when...Congress overrides a President's veto?

What branch is having its power checked when...Congress creates lower federal courts?

What branch is having its power checked when...Congress impeaches a judge?

What branch is having its power checked when...Congress creates lower federal courts?

What branch is having its power checked when...Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

What branch is having its power checked when...Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

What branch is having its power checked when...the President calls a special session of Congress?

What branch is having its power checked when...the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

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What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

What branch is having its power checked when...
the President calls a special session of Congress?

What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?