Checks and Balances

What are the two fundamental concepts of American government discussed?

• Republicanism and Federalism

• Liberty and Justice

• Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

• Federalism and Democracy

How many branches is the national government divided into?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Bureaucratic Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the main job of the executive branch?

• Advising on laws

• Executing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

Which article of the Constitution describes the judiciary?

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article II

• Article I

What power does the legislative branch have over the President?

• The power to execute laws

• The power to nominate Supreme Court justices

• The power to impeach and remove the President

• The power to elect the President

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• A two-thirds vote in both houses

• A three-fourths vote in both houses

• A unanimous vote in both houses

• A simple majority vote in both houses

What can the executive branch do to check the power of the legislature?

• Nominate members of Congress

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Veto laws passed by Congress

• Impeach members of Congress

Which branch of government is considered the weakest?

• Executive Branch

• None, all are equally powerful

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the primary reason for having checks and balances in the government?

• To make the government more efficient

• To eliminate the need for elections

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To speed up the law-making process