Checks and Balances
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances in the United States government?
To give all the power to one branch
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To ensure that only the judicial branch has oversight
To allow the states to have control over the federal government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?
By appointing judges
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By vetoing bills
By impeaching members of Congress
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can the Legislative Branch do if the President vetoes a bill?
Override the veto with a simple majority vote
Override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses
Request a national referendum
Nothing; the veto is final
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the system of checks and balances?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To create laws
To fund government programs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for impeaching the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Both B and C
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