Checks and Balances Test

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of a bill becoming a law?

• the bill must pass through the House of Representatives and the Senate

• The bill may be signed into law by the president, or he may veto it and send it back to Congress.

• the courts review the bill to see if it would create a law that is constitutional

The president is commander-in-chief of the U.S. military, but who has the power to declare war?

• the U.S. Congress

• the cabinet

• the Supreme Court

In order to override a presidential veto, the Congress needs to pass a bill a second time with_________________.

• a majority vote in each house (over 50%)

• a 2/3 majority vote in each house

• a 3/4 majority vote in each house

Who can impeach [charge] a president or federal judge for a crime?

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• the Supreme Court

What does it take to find an impeached official guilty?

• a majority vote (over 50%)

• a 2/3 majority vote

• a unanimous vote (100%)

The power of the courts (judicial branch) to declare a law or executive order unconstitutional is called______________.

• veto

• judicial review

• due process

Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?

• vetoing a bill

• electing a member of Congress

• judicial review

Impeaching an official is similar to __________________.

• removing the official from office

• finding the official guilty of breaking a law

• charging the official with a crime

Who has the power to confirm presidential appointments to federal courts like the Supreme Court?

• the Senate

• the Secretary of State

• the Attorney General

• the House of Representatives

Who has the ability to approve treaties with other nations and Native American tribes?

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• the Supreme Court

• the Cabinet