Checks and Balances

Which article of the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of making laws in the United States? (SSCG4a) (DOK1)

• Article III

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article I

Which article of the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of enforcing the laws of the United States? (SSCG4a) (DOK1)

• Article III

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article I

Which article of the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of interpreting the laws of the United States? (SSCG4a) (DOK1)

• Article III

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article I

All of these powers of government below are established in WHICH article of the U.S. Constitution? (SSCG4a) (DOK2)

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article II

• Article I

Which of these is a power of the Legislative branch? (SSCG4a) (DOK2)

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Declare war

• Negotiate treaties

The person considered to be the leader of the national Executive branch is known as the

• Whip

• Speaker

• Chief Justice

• President

Which of these is a power that the President of the United States can exercise? (SSCG4a) (DOK2)

• vote for a bill that is being discussed in Congress

• overturn an unconstitutional state law

• veto a bill passed by Congress

• declare a federal law unconstitutional

Which of these is a power of the Judicial branch? (SSCG4a) (DOK2)

• appoint judges to Federal courts

• create and pass tax laws

• declare laws unconstitutional

• conduct foreign policy

The "elastic clause" in the US Constitution (SSCG4a) (DOK2)

• established a federal system for the United States.

• expanded suffrage (voting) in the United States.

• expands the powers of Congress.

• outlines the powers of the executive branch.

A government principle where the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are essentially held by different groups and people is called (SSCG4b) (DOK1)

• Reserved powers

• Checks and balances

• Expressed powers

• Separation of Powers