Government Branches, Powers, Checks, and Requirements

Which of the following ideas prevents an abusive government by dividing powers into different branches?

• Three Branch Government

• Separation of Powers

• Division of Ability

• Checks and Balances

The Legislative Branch is made up of:

• The Supreme Court and Inferior Courts

• The President, Vice-President, and Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

The Executive Branch is made up of:

• The Supreme Court and Inferior Courts

• The President, Vice-President, and Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

The Judicial Branch is made up of:

• The Supreme Court and Inferior Courts

• The President, Vice-President, and Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

Which branch decides court cases involving the Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch commands the armed forces?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch makes laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch can declare war?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch can collect taxes?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which of the following is a way the Legislative Branch can check the Judicial Branch?

• The President can veto laws made by Congress

• Congress approves the president's treaties and appointments.

• The Supreme Court can overturn laws made by Congress.

• Congress can open or close inferior courts.