Understanding the Dynamics of the U.S. Government

Which branch of the government has the power to override vetoes?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

How can the executive branch check the legislative branch?

• By approving appointments and treaties

• By vetoing legislation

• By declaring acts unconstitutional

• By impeaching and removing federal judges

Which branch is responsible for reviewing and interpreting the laws?

• Both Legislative and Executive Branches

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What can influence the interactions among the three branches of government?

• Interest groups through lobbying efforts

• The number of states in the Union

• The color of the White House

• The brand of computers used in government offices

Which branch can impeach and remove civil officers, including the president?

• None of the above

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

How can the judicial branch check the executive branch?

• By vetoing legislation

• By nominating federal judges

• By granting pardons and reprieves

• By reviewing and interpreting the laws

Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• All of the above

System that does not allow any one branch to have too much power

Executive: power to veto

Legislative: power to override a veto

Judicial: power to review

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Who chooses a judge to sit on the Supreme Court?

• Executive (President)

• Legislative (Congress)

• Judicial (Supreme Court)