Checks and Balances Quiz

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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Dustin Kennedy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the principle of checks and balances relate to?
The distribution of power between two branches
The accumulation of power in one branch
The balance of power among three separate branches
The removal of all government powers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the legislative body in a government?
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Creating and passing laws
Commanding the military
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mechanism allows the judicial branch to constrain the actions of the president?
Executive orders
Impeachment proceedings
Legislative appropriations
Declare acts unconstitutional
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the United States government?
To enforce laws
To create new legislation
To interpret the constitutionality of laws
To manage state resources
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mechanism allows the judiciary to constrain the actions of Congress?
Executive privilege
Legislative filibuster
Declare laws unconstitutional
Direct democracy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which principle ensures that one branch of government does not exceed its powers?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Judicial review
Federalism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of the U.S. government is tasked with interpreting the laws?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Defense branch
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