The judicial branch of government

interprets laws and punishes lawbreakers

How does the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

It removes judges from the courts.

It creates lower federal courts.

Why did the Founders believe it was important to include the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

to ensure that no branch of government has too much power

to make sure that all citizens are treated equally

to make sure that the economy operates effectively

to ensure the government has the power to deal with crises

How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

The president is able to veto legislation passed by Congress.

The president gives a State of the Union address to Congress.

The president arranges treaties that must be approved by the Senate.

The president nominates Supreme Court judges to be approved by the Senate

Which example demonstrates how the Constitution uses separation of powers to create a system of checks and balances?

The president is the commander in chief of the armed forces, but the power to declare war is reserved to Congress

Congress has the power to collect taxes, but the funds spent by Congress must be made public.

Congress is responsible for passing laws, but the president is responsible for reviewing the laws.

The president has the power to grant pardons, but the pardons must be approved by the Supreme Court.

How can the president prevent a bill from becoming a law?

by issuing an executive proclamation

by using the power of appointment

How does the U.S. Constitution limit the role of Commander in Chief?

Congress has the power to declare war.

Congress controls the military during wartime.

Congress has the power to appoint military leaders.

Congress makes decisions about military operations

What is the main purpose of checks and balances created by the U.S. Constitution?

to limit the power of each branch of government

to reduce the size of government

to promote consent of the governed

to protect the liberties of the governed

Which statement describes one way that the legislative branch can check the power of the executive branch?

Congress can override presidential vetoes.

Congress can decide whether a law is constitutional.

Congress can issue pardons for some federal crimes.

Congress can order the courts to remove a president from office

Why was the separation of powers included in the Constitution?

to prevent one branch of government from gaining too much control over the federal governme

to ensure that all citizens would become active participants in government

to provide a more efficient manner in which to organize the government

to make the federal government move more slowly compared with state governments

Which statement is an example of how the judicial branch can check the power of the legislative branch?

The Supreme Court can rule that unjust laws are unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court can overturn rulings of lower courts.

The Supreme Court reviews bills before they become laws.

The Supreme Court rules on cases involving federal officials

Which statement is an example of the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches?

Congress passes laws, but the president enforces them.

Congress passes laws, but the federal courts interpret them.

The president can enforce laws, but the federal courts can interpret them.

The president can interpret laws, but the legislative branch can enforce them

How are the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government different from each another?

The legislative branch makes the laws, and the executive branch enforces the laws

The legislative branch enforces the laws, and the executive branch interprets the laws.

The legislative branch interprets the laws, and the executive branch enforces the laws.

The legislative branch makes the laws, and the executive branch interprets the laws.

Which action distinguishes the legislative branch from the judiciary?

The legislative branch writes bills that may be passed into law.

The legislative branch gives orders to the armed forces.

The legislative branch reviews laws to determine constitutionality.

The legislative branch pardons people convicted of federal crimes

How is the power of the judicial branch limited by the U.S. Constitution?

It lacks the authority to approve new legislation.

It lacks the authority to hand down punishments.

It lacks the authority to evaluate the actions of government officials.

It lacks the authority to make people appear in court without their consent

How does the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

It removes judges from the courts.

It creates lower federal courts.

Why did the Founders believe it was important to include the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

to ensure that no branch of government has too much power

to make sure that all citizens are treated equally

to make sure that the economy operates effectively

to ensure the government has the power to deal with crises

How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

The president is able to veto legislation passed by Congress.

The president gives a State of the Union address to Congress.

The president arranges treaties that must be approved by the Senate.

The president nominates Supreme Court judges to be approved by the Senate

Which example demonstrates how the Constitution uses separation of powers to create a system of checks and balances?

The president is the commander in chief of the armed forces, but the power to declare war is reserved to Congress

Congress has the power to collect taxes, but the funds spent by Congress must be made public.

Congress is responsible for passing laws, but the president is responsible for reviewing the laws.

The president has the power to grant pardons, but the pardons must be approved by the Supreme Court.

How can the president prevent a bill from becoming a law?

by issuing an executive proclamation

by using the power of appointment

How can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

by ratifying international treaties

by declaring laws unconstitutional

by confirming judicial appointments

How does the U.S. Constitution limit the role of Commander in Chief?

Congress has the power to declare war.

Congress controls the military during wartime.

Congress has the power to appoint military leaders.

Congress makes decisions about military operations

Which example shows how branches of government interact with each other?

The president recommends legislation to Congress.

The Supreme Court rules on a case.

The House of Representatives votes on a bill.

The president signs a treaty with a country in Europe

What is the main purpose of checks and balances created by the U.S. Constitution?

to limit the power of each branch of government

to reduce the size of government

to promote consent of the governed

to protect the liberties of the governed

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The Supreme Court

interprets the meaning of laws.

can override a veto

balances the three branches of government

all of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Overriding a presidential veto requires

a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

judges to intervene

a vote by the people

the vice president’s approval

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The powers of government are balanced by

being distributed among three branches

president

judges

Congress

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Checks and balances ensure

that no branch of government has more power than another

that laws are made

the power of the veto

the lower courts’ power

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The federal executive branch is headed by

president

Supreme Court

Congress

state officials

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The legislative branch

makes laws

elects the vice president

establishes power

elects judges

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The president can

turn down proposed laws

appoint people to Congress

make laws

punish lawbreakers

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The powers of government are balanced by

Checks and balances ensure

The federal executive branch is headed by

The legislative branch

The president can

The federal court system is the

The judicial branch of government

The executive branch is responsible for

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