Vocabulary: WTP 3-12

What is meant by "balancing powers" in the context of government?

• the power of the branches is held by the President alone

• one branch has complete control of the other branches

• no branch has complete power to control the other branches

• the distribution of power to the president and military forces

What are "branches" in the context of government?

• the divisions within the legislative body

• the three parts of our government with certain powers

• the various departments in the executive branch

• the different levels of courts in the judiciary

What is "checking power"?

• the power to check the identity of government officials to ensure they are Framers

• each branch allows the other branches to make final decisions and can take certain actions

• the power to check the financial status of the government and Congres

• each branch stops the other branches from making final decisions or taking certain actions

What does "executive power" refer to?

• the power to execute laws

• the authority to carry out and enforce the law

• the power to execute the making of laws

• the authority to make executive decisions in corporations

What is "judicial power"?

• the power to judge the performance of government officials

• the power to settle disagreements about laws and say what the laws mean

• the power to enforce judicial decisions on citizens

• the power to appoint judges and representative

What is "legislative power"?

• the power to legislate behavior in society

• the power to make laws and rules

• the power to legislate educational content

• the power to enforce legislative decisions

What is the "separation of powers"?

• the division of government agencies and their powers

• the division of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• the division of power between state, federal and the people

• the division of power between the President, Senate, and House of Representatives

What is the "United States Supreme Court"?

• the court that oversees all state courts

• the highest court in the United States

• the court that deals with international law

• the first court where all federal cases begin