Checks and Balances in the Branches of Government

The Supreme Court is under which branches?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The President and Vice President are under what branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is the reason for Checks and Balances?

• Makes sure no branch becomes too powerful

• Gives all power to the President

• Gives most power to the Executive Branch

What can you infer from the fact that the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional?

• The Court has very few checks on its power.

• The Court has more power than Congress.

• Congress does not have the final word on passing laws.

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• Makes laws

• Carries out laws

• Evaluates laws

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• Makes laws

• Evaluates laws

• Carries out laws

What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

• Makes laws

• Carries out laws

• Evaluate laws

What is the famous document that created the three branch structure?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Why did the people who wrote the Constitution create different branches of government?

• They liked the idea of three groups.

• To separate the powers of government so no one person or group would be able to create, administer, and enforce the laws.

Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial