Understanding Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is the primary function of the Executive branch?

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What power does the President have to limit the Legislative branch?

• The power to declare war

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to interpret laws

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

• By vetoing legislation

• By appointing judges

• By overriding a presidential veto

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

How can the Judicial branch check the powers of the Legislative branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By passing laws

What role does the Senate play in the appointment of Supreme Court Justices?

• Nominating justices

• Enforcing judicial decisions

• Confirming justices

Which branch of government is responsible for the appointment of federal judges?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

How can the Executive branch influence the Judicial branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By nominating judges

• By passing laws