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Checks and Balances

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Enumerated (expressed) powers
Branches of government
System of checks and balances
Levels of government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is the BEST title for the diagram?
System of Checks and Balances
Three Party System
Balance of Levels of Government
Limited Checkpoint System
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Supreme Court justices (judges) are appointed by . . .
the United Nations.
Congress.
a special committee.
the President.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
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