Checks, Balances, & Powers of Government

Congress's ability to print and coin money is considered which type of power?

• expressed

• implied

• reserved

• concurrent

Estblishing  post offices is an example of which type of power?

• reserved

• implied

• expressed

• concurrent

Match the power to the branch of government that holds that power.

• executive

• appoints new judges/justices

• judicial

• declares executive actions unconstitutional

• legislative

• approves or rejects presidential nominations

• legislative

• calls a special session of Congress

• executive

• impeaches the president

What type of power does Congress have when it changes the price of a postage stamp to deal with rising costs of delivery?

• expressed

• implied

• reserved

• concurrent

Which branch has the power illustrated in this newspaper heading?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federalism

Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states that "The Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations." This is an example of -

• Expressed powers

• Concurrent powers

• Denied Powers

• Implied Powers

Which of the following is not a power of Congress?

• declare war

• raise revenue through taxes

• prepare the annual budget

• approve presidential appointments

Match the following

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Executive

• Can override a vetoed bill by 2/3 vote

• Legislative

• Can call a special session of Congress

• Judicial

Who has the power of judicial review?​ (a)  

• The U.S. Supreme Court
• The President
• The House of Representatives
• The Senate

Which of the following is NOT a method the legislative branch can use to check the other branches?​ (a)  

• Call a special session of Congress
• Confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges
• override presidential vetos
• approve the annual budget