Checks and Balances Quiz

Checks and Balances Quiz

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Checks and Balances Quiz

Checks and Balances Quiz

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Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Created by

Dustin Kennedy

Used 11+ times

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10 questions

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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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