Checks and Balances Quiz

Which principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To fund the implementation of laws

Which branch of government is responsible for creating federal laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

• To veto legislation

• To pass laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

Which of the following is a check the Legislative Branch has on the President?

• Appointing federal judges

• Declaring war

• Overriding a presidential veto

• Issuing executive orders

How can the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing bills

• By impeaching members of Congress

• By appointing Congress members

Which of the following is a way the Judicial Branch can check the powers of the Executive Branch?

• By vetoing executive orders

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By impeaching the President

• By passing laws

What power does the President have over the Judicial Branch?

• The power to impeach judges

• The power to declare judicial rulings unconstitutional

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to veto court decisions

How can Congress check the power of the Supreme Court?

• By changing the Constitution

• By refusing to enforce Supreme Court decisions

• By altering the number of justices

• By impeaching Supreme Court justices

Which of the following is NOT a check on the Supreme Court?

• The President can override Supreme Court decisions.

• Congress can propose amendments to the Constitution.

• The Senate must confirm justices appointed by the President.

• Congress can pass legislation to alter the Court's jurisdiction.