Checks and Balances

"The constitution has "checks and balances" to make sure that one branch does not become too powerful and allow each branch to keep the others in line." What is the best meaning of the line in the quote?

• Long, narrow mark

• Length of cord

• Boundary

• Wrinkle

How can a bill become a law, even if the president vetoes it?

• Two thirds of congress approves the bill

• They veto the executive order unconstitutional

• The president makes changes to the bill

• Congress makes changes to the bill

What is a way the judicial branch checks the executive branch?

• The president appoints Supreme Court justices.

• The vice-president is the president of the Senate and becomes the deciding factor in the case of a tie in the Senate.

• The president appoints the Supreme Court justices and other officials, but Congress has to approve them.

• The president can veto a bill approved by Congress.

How is the federal government's power kept in check by the states?

• The states can overturn federal laws.

• The states do not have to follow federal rules.

• The states can determine a law is unconstitutional.

• The federal government is limited to the powers in the Constitution.

The president is part of this branch.

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The president is the commander-in-chief of this.

• Congress

• military

• states

Branch that makes laws.

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Document that outlines the U.S. government.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

The Supreme Court can declare laws this

• a disgrace

• unconstitutional

• veto

• silly

This means removing from power.

• veto

• impeachment

• fire