Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

Which article of the Constitution describes the branch of government responsible for MAKING the law?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV(4)

Which article of the Constitution describes the branch of government responsible for ENFORCING the law?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV(4)

Which article of the Constitution describes the branch of government responsible for INTERPRETING the law?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV(4)

Which Branch of Government?

Can veto a bill

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of Government?

Issue an executive order

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of Government?

Appoints/Nominates Cabinet members

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of Government?

Appoints/Nominates Ambassadors

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of Government?

Appoints/Nominates federal judges

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of Government?

Can issue pardons

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of Government?

Recognize foreign nations

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial