Articles of Confederation/Constitution

How can the President "check" the judicial branch?

• Directly influencing the outcome of specific court cases
• Appointing judges to the federal courts
• Issuing executive orders to override court rulings
• Vetoing Supreme Court decisions

This document lists specific liberites like freedom of speech and the right to bear arms

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Bill of Rights

What is an example of a power shared by the state and federal government?

• The power to collect taxes
• The power to establish post offices
• The power to issue drivers licenses

• The power to declare war

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• The Speaker of the House
• The Secretary of State
• The Chief Justice

• The President

Dividing power between the state and national government is known as what?

• monarchy
• anarchy
• communism
• federalism

This branch is responsible for making laws

• Judicial branch
• Executive branch
• Military branch
• Legislative branch

Who has the power to issue drivers licenses?

• State Government

• National Government

What is the primary job of the judicial branch?

• Interpret the law and administer justice
• Handle foreign relations and diplomacy
• Create new laws and policies
• Enforce laws and regulations

What is an example of a "check" the President has on Congress?

• Veto bills

• Ability to appoint Supreme Court justices
• Authority to pass laws
• Power to declare war

What is the primary job of the executive branch?

• Enforce and administer laws
• Make new laws
• Interpret laws
• Judicial review