Understanding the Branches of Government and Checks and Balances

Which branch of the U.S. 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

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

• By vetoing legislation

• By appointing Supreme Court Justices

• By overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote

Which of the following is a way the Executive Branch can check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing bills

• By impeaching members of Congress

The power of judicial review allows the Judicial Branch to:

• Make laws

• Veto laws

• Review laws' constitutionality

Which branch of government is responsible for appointing federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which statement best describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• It ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful.

• It allows each branch of government to operate independently without oversight.

• It requires all branches to agree before any action can be taken.