Checks and Balance Review

The legislative branch has the power to

• enforce new laws

• create new laws

• apply new laws

• all of the above

The executive branch has the power to

• create new laws

• apply new laws

• enforce new laws

• all of the above

the judicial branch has the power to

• interpret or apply new laws

• enforce new laws

• create new laws

• all of the above

Which image clearly represents separation of powers?

• 
• 
• 

Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch

• The power to veto laws

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to overthrow a veto

• The power to impeach a public official

Which of the following is a power of the Legislative Branch

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to approve presidential appointments

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot  on the court?

• Legislature
• Citizens
• President
• Congress

Congress is divided into two parts, the  _____________ and the _______________.

• Senate and House of Burgess
• White House and Senate
• President and Vice-President
• Senate and House of Representatives

The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government
• Constitutional Government

Under Checks and Balance, which branch of government can over ride a Presidential Veto?

• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Elective Branch