Unit 3 Test

Which branch of the federal government enforce the laws?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Can declare acts of the U.S. Congress unconstitutional

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Can veto acts by the U. S. Congress

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Carries out the laws enacted by the U. S. Congress

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Approves treaties negotiated with foreign nations

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Confirms appointments made by the President

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Can override a Presidential veto

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

In the US Constitution, who has the power to bring impeachment charges against a federal official?

• US Supreme Court
• State Legislatures
• The President
• The House of Representatives

"The nation deserves and I will select a Supreme Court Justice that Americans can be proud of. The nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate, characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing and a fair vote." - President Bush---- Under Article II of the U. S. Constitution which power is suggested by this statement by President Bush?

• The power to veto bills of Congress
• The power to nominate justices to the Supreme Court
• The power of pardons and reprieves
• The President’s power to issue Executive Order

Which branch performs the following Checks and Balances: Veto Override and Impeach Federal officials

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial