Checks & Balances

The United States has _____ branches of government.

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5

This branch consist of the President, Vice President, & cabinet officials

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

The _________ branch enforces the laws.

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

The ___________ branch creates & passes laws.

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

Can create treaties with other countries

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

Can declare laws to be unconstitutional

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

This branch is made up of Congress (Senate & House of Representatives)

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

During elections this branch is chosen by the Popular vote

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Judges being appointed for life involves what branch?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

During elections this branch is chosen by the Electoral College vote

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial