Branches of Government Interactions

Which of the following best describes the concept of "Separation of Powers" in the U.S. government?

• The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

• The ability of each branch of government to check the powers of the other branches.

• The process by which a bill becomes a law.

• The election process for the President of the United States.

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Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to veto legislation?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

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

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By vetoing executive orders

• By overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses

• By appointing federal judges

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Which of the following is a power of the Judicial Branch?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To veto laws

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What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

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Which of the following actions can the Judicial Branch take to check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• Vetoing bills passed by Congress

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Appointing members of Congress

• Impeaching members of Congress

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How can the Executive Branch influence the Judicial Branch?

• By declaring judicial decisions unconstitutional

• By appointing federal judges

• By vetoing judicial decisions

• By creating new courts

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What is one way the Legislative Branch can check the power of the Judicial Branch?

• By vetoing judicial decisions

• By appointing federal judges

• By impeaching federal judges

• By declaring judicial decisions unconstitutional

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Which of the following is an example of a check by the Executive Branch on the Legislative Branch?

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Vetoing bills passed by Congress

• Impeaching members of Congress

• Appointing members of Congress

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What role does the Senate play in the appointment of federal judges?

• The Senate appoints federal judges

• The Senate confirms the President's appointments of federal judges

• The Senate can veto the President's appointments of federal judges

• The Senate has no role in the appointment of federal judges

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