Checks and Balances

Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which of the following is a check that the legislature has over the executive branch? (Click all that apply)

• Confirming presidential appointees.

• Impeaching the president.

• Overriding a presidential veto

Ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

The national and state government share power.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

This branch can declare war.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

This branch can impeach the President or Supreme Court Judges.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

How many terms can a president serve?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Senators serve

• 4 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 3 year terms

• 2 year terms

The body of advisors to the president is called...

• the cabinet

• the Congress

• the Committee

• the Supreme Court

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

• objection

• rejection

• Veto

• ratify