CHECKS AND BALANCES

Which branch of government has the power to confirm judges or justices and to impeach them?

• Presidential

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

How does the judicial branch check on the power of Congress and the President?

• vetoing legislation (law) that is passed by Congress and signed by the President

• declaring acts of Congress (legislation) or presidential actions (executive orders) to be unconstitutional

• issuing warrants

• issuing court restraints

The Congress of the United States has the power to make laws for the nation. Who has the power to approve (sign) or veto new legislation?

• state governors

• United States citizens

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• the President of the United States

Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?

• The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.

• The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.

• The President entertains the Queen of England.

• The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.

Supreme Court justices (judges) are appointed by . . .

• the United Nations.

• Congress.

• a special committee.

• the President.

The President of the United States nominates a new ambassador to Canada. His nomination must be approved by . . .

• the Vice President.

• the Supreme Court.

• Congress.

• the Department of Homeland Security.

This branch confirms all appointments to the Supreme Court.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can declare legislation unconstitutional.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This president of the Senate is a member of this branch. He or she can break a tie vote in the Senate.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch approves treaties.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial