Separation of Powers/ Checks and Balances

The Executive branch _______________ the law.

• makes

• enforces

• interprets

Which branch of government determines the constitutionality of laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government regulates interstate commerce?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judiciary branch

Checks and Balances: The (a)   nominates federal judges.

Checks and balances: (a)   can propose changes to the constitution to nullify Supreme Court decisions.

Checks and Balances: True or False? Vice President Kamala Harris can cast votes in the Senate in order to break tie votes.

• True

• False

What branch of government overrides vetos?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch of government is responsible for making laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government negotiates foreign treaties?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What judicial power does the President possess?

• Power to arrest state criminals

• Power to pardon federal criminals

• Power to fire judges.