Checks & Balances

What was America's first government based on?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

What branch of government limits the powers of the president and the Executive Branch?

• Legislative Branch

• Judaical Branch

• Executive Branch

• The U.S. Military

What are agreements made with other countries?

• laws

• bills

• treaties

• mints

When Congress passes a bill, the president can approve or reject a bill! What is the term used to describe "rejecting a bill"?

• volleying

• lobbing

• veto

• signing

Once Congress (House and Senate) pass a bill to the president, who long does he/she have to approve/veto it?

• 1 day

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 30 days

In a trial, a judge decides what laws applies to the ______________________.

• answer

• disagreement

• news

• bill

True or False

Laws are always clear and easy to figure out!

• True

• False

Which branch of the government must answer to the citizens (people in America)?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• All Three Branches must answer to the citizens

What powers are shared by both national and state government?

• Printing Money

• Declaring War

• Drivers License

• Protecting the Environment

True or False:

Being a U.S. citizen is both a privileged and a responsibility?

• True

• False