
Checks and Balances
Authored by MISHELLE CARTER
Social Studies
4th - 6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The president is part of this branch.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The president is the commander-in-chief of this.
Congress
military
states
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Branch that makes laws.
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
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