How Congress checks the president

Which branch of government has the power to bring charges of impeachment against an individual?

• The executive branch.
• The legislative branch.
• The judicial branch.
• The military branch.

Which branch of government has the power to create, amend, delay, and reject legislation?

• The military branch.
• The legislative branch.
• The judicial branch.
• The executive branch.

What is the purpose of the 'power of the purse'?

• To prevent the President from spending without congressional consent.
• To limit the President's power to raise taxes.
• To give the President control over federal spending.
• To allocate funds for military spending.

What is the process for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• Congress cannot override a veto.
• Congress can override a veto with a unanimous vote in both houses.
• Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
• Congress can override a veto with a simple majority vote in both houses.

What is the role of the Senate in the appropriations process?

• To approve appropriations bills.
• To veto appropriations bills.
• To make amendments to appropriations bills.
• To initiate appropriations bills.

Which presidents have been through the entire impeachment process and been found guilty?

• Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon.
• George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
• Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.
• George W. Bush and Andrew Johnson.

Which branch of government has the power to raise taxes and allocate funds for federal policies?

• The judicial branch.
• The military branch.
• The legislative branch.
• The executive branch.

Which branch of government has the power to formally declare war?

• The executive branch.
• The judicial branch.
• The legislative branch.
• The military branch.

Which branch of government has the power to move troops and command the military?

• The legislative branch.
• The judicial branch.
• The military branch.
• The executive branch.

How many times has Congress formally declared war on another nation?

• 11 times.
• 6 times.
• 3 times.
• 0 times.