Checks and Balances

The government is divided into how many branches?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the goal of having different branches of government?

• So that one branch can have all the power

• To keep power balanced

• Power can go only to the President

• To inform the public

Which one is NOT one of the three branches of government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Consequential

• Executive

Which branch proposes bills to become laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch can veto bills?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch can rule laws are unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch must approve the presidents nominees into government positions?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch can impeach the president or Supreme Court judges?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which President was NOT impeached?

• Andrew Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

True or False: Both sides of Congress play a crucial role in an impeachment.

• True

• False