SOL Review Game 5

What are the powers called that are specifically listed in the United States constitution?

• concurrent

• expressed

• implied

• reserved

What do you call the powers that are no specifically listed in the Constitution but are used to carry out the powers that were specifically listed in the Constitution?

• concurrent

• expressed

• implied

• reserved

The powers of the national government are separated among three branches of government in ways that prevent any one branch from having too much powers - what is this principle of government?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• branch influence

• policy making

Which branch checks the legislative branch by vetoing legislation?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch checks the executive branch with the ability to impeach a president?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch checks the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch has the power of judicial review?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch has the power to appoint cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch has the power to confirm presidential appointments?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch makes our laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch