Structure of Government and the Bill of Rights

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None

Which of the following members belong to the Executive branch?

• Supreme Court, Senate, and Cabinet

• President, Vice President, and Cabinet

• Supreme Court Justices

• The House and Senate

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

• Collecting taxes

• Making the laws

• Judicial Review

• Declaring war

The President of the United States is the head of the -

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• All Branches

The Supreme Court is a part of the -

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• No Branch

The executive branch is responsible for making sure laws are -

• written quickly

• taught in schools

• followed by citizens

• interpreted correctly

What is the purpose of the U.S. system of checks and balances?

• to increase voter participation

• to limit authority of government branches

• to limit state powers

• to improve procedures for the legislature

Which of the following is an example of the constitutional principle of governmental checks and balances?

• Congressional term limits

• Appeal of court decisions

• Presidential veto power

• Direct election of senators

Checks and Balances is -

• a system of payment to balance our national debt

• a system to balance the number of republican states and democratic states

• a system developed by the founding fathers to ensure that the president would lead the most powerful branch of government

• a system where each branch holds powers over the other branches to balance power

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• with a 2/3's vote

• They can't

• with the help of the Supreme Court

• with 100% agreement