Unit 2 Review

The _____ branch makes laws.

Congress is a ________ legislature.

• unicameral

• bicameral

• confederate

• federal

Answer explanation

Bicameral = two chambers

House and Senate = 2

The _____ branch enforces the law.

The President can provide a check (limit) the power of Congress by...

• overriding a veto

• vetoing a bill

• declaring a law unconstitutional

• enforcing a law

Answer explanation

Congress can override a presidential veto with a ______ vote in ______ houses.

• 3/4

  two

• 2/3

  both

• majority

  both

In the Constitution, it specifically says the President...

• faithfully executes laws

• mindfully vetoes laws

• dutifully issues executive orders

• clearly makes speeches

The President can appoint Supreme Court Justices and Federal Judges IF they get confirmation from the __________.

• Judicial

• Cabinet

• House

• Senate

"Advice and Consent " is the Senate's power to confirm the President's nomination for judges, ambassadors, cabinet secretaries, etc.

• True

• False

The President makes a treaty with China. It goes into effect when the _______ confirms it.

(Power of Advice and Consent)

• Senate

• House

• Supreme Court

• People

The _____ branch interprets the law.