N5 Separation of Powers

Which branch of government is the President a part of?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government is the Congress a part of?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government is the Supreme Court a part of?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What does the legislative branch do?

• makes laws

• carries out the laws

• interprets the laws

What does the executive branch do?

• Makes laws

• carries out the laws

• interprets the laws

What does the judicial branch do?

• makes laws

• carries out the laws

• interprets the laws

What is the system that makes sure no branch of government is more powerful than the other?

• marks and scales

• checks and balances

• bills and weights

What can the President do if he doesn't want a bill (draft law) passed in the legislative?

• throw a temper tantrum

• fire the person who made the law

• veto the bill

Can the legislative (Congress) override a President veto?

• Yes, with a two thirds majority

• No, the President's veto is not reversable

The president (executive) appoints the judges who sit on the Supreme Court.

• True

• False