Checks and Balances 1

Which example shows how branches of government interact with each other?

• The Supreme Court rules on a case.

• The House of Representatives votes on a bill.

• The president recommends legislation to Congress.

• The president signs a treaty with a country in Europe

The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to:

• a separation of powers between various executive departments.

• a separation of powers between the national and state governments.

• a separation of powers between separate and coequal branches of government.

• a separation of individual rights from the rights that are granted to state governments

All of the following goals are outlined in the preamble of the constitution EXCEPT

• Promote general welfare

• Identify rights of all citizens

• Provide for common defense

• Establish a more perfect union

What is a Constitutional Government?

• A government which has no rule of law

• A government which follows a Constitution

• A government in which 1 person decides all

What is a Republic?

• Government based on the idea that the people hold the power

• Government based on the idea that 1 person should hold all the power

• Government based on the idea that everyone can do as they wish

The Judicial Branch does what?

• Interprets the laws

• Makes the laws

• Enforces the laws

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• The People

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

The Legislative Branch does what?

• Makes the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Enforces the laws

Who is the head of the Legislative branch?

• Senate

• House of Reps

• Congress

• The People

Which is a power granted to our Federal government?

• Creating public schools

• Issuing drivers licences

• Making peace treaties with other countries

• Creating Marriage laws