Crash Course Government 3 - Checks and Balances

What are the three separate branches of the national government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Judicial, Military

• Executive, Military, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Media

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for making laws?

• Media Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

What does the executive branch do?

• Interprets the law

• Makes the law

• Executes the law

• Funds the law

Who has the power to impeach the President?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Vice President

What is the main job of the judiciary?

• To interpret laws

• To fund laws

• To make laws

• To execute laws

Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

• Judicial

• Media

• Executive

• Legislative

How can Congress override a Presidential veto?

• A unanimous vote in both houses

• A two-thirds vote in both houses

• A simple majority vote in both houses

• A three-fourths vote in both houses

What can the President do to check the power of Congress?

• Pass new laws

• Impeach members of Congress

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Veto laws

Which branch of government is considered the weakest?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Media

What was the main concern of the Framers of the Constitution?

• Creating a strong central government

• Preventing tyranny by dividing power

• Establishing a national religion

• Promoting trade with other nations