Legislative Branch: Checks and Balances

What is the "check" when Congress removes a President from office due to high crimes and misdemeanors?

• Exoneration

• Impeachment

• Pardon

Which chamber of Congress approves or rejects the president's nominations for key positions with a majority vote?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How can Congress "check" a president's veto and the bill becomes a law?

• Override the veto

• Make a new bill

• Ask the Supreme Court for assistance

Which "check" of Congress is to investigate matters of national concern?

• Pork Barrel Spending

• Oversight

• Judicial review

What is the minimum number of votes required in the Senate to convict and remove a President through the impeachment process?

• 2/3 Vote

• Majority Vote

• 3/4 Vote

Which chamber of Congress is responsible for confirming or rejecting the president's nominations for key positions?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which chamber of Congress formally impeaches or charges a president?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Which chamber of Congress approves or rejects a treaty negotiated by the president?

• Senate w/majority vote

• Senate with 2/3 vote

• House of Representatives with majority vote

• House of Representative with 2/3 vote