Checks and Balances

Checks and Balances

8th Grade

23 Qs

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Checks and Balances

Checks and Balances

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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1. What does this web show?

Enumerated (expressed) powers

Branches of government

System of checks and balances

Levels of government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

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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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