Branches of government- checks and balances

Which branch of the United States government creates laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the United States government enforces laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the United States government interprets laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the government passes a bill into a law?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the government has the power to Veto?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

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

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the government has the power to appoint Federal Judges?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the government has the power to approve /disapprove all Federal appointments?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of the government has the power to impeach government officials?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

Why is it important to have a system of checks and balances in a government?

• So the government has enough money to spend.

• So that one branch of government doesn't become too powerful.

• So the government doesn't become top heavy and tip over.