SOL CE 6: U.S. Government Bonus Review

What is the name for the system put in place to limit the amount of power each branch of government has?

• Policymaking

• Federal Bureaucracy

• Checks and Balances

• Ordinances

Which document defines the structure and powers of the national government?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• U.S. Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Which branch makes laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch prepares the annual budget?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch can declare war?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch regulates interstate and foreign trade?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch has the power of judicial review?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch appoints ambassadors, cabinet officers, and federal judges?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch interprets questions about the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

President Bob vetoes two bills. Which branch is President Bob checking?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial