Understanding the Branches of Government and Their Checks and Balances

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the United States?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To advise the President

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

• 9

• 12

• 15

• It varies

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• All of the above

What power does the President have over legislation?

• To pass laws

• To veto bills

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To propose new taxes

Which body has the power to impeach the President?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

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

• By vetoing court decisions

• By impeaching judges

• By appointing new judges

• By changing the Constitution

What is required for the Supreme Court to overturn a previous decision?

• A presidential order

• A new amendment to the Constitution

• A majority vote by the justices

• Approval from both houses of Congress

Which branch of government is charged with the duty of handling foreign affairs?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Both A and B

What mechanism allows the Judicial Branch to check the powers of the Legislative and Executive Branches?

• Judicial review

• Legislative oversight

• Executive orders

• Impeachment