U.S. Government Structure and Powers

What was the main concern of the framers of the Constitution regarding the executive branch?

• The executive branch would be too democratic.

• The executive branch would be too weak.

• The executive branch would have no checks.

• The executive branch would resemble a monarchy.

What is the term used when Congress removes a president from office?

• Veto

• Impeachment

• Judicial Review

• Override

Who must confirm all treaties and presidential appointments?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Vice President

What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill?

• Send the bill to the Supreme Court

• Override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• Impeach the president

• Rewrite the bill

What is the term for the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Impeachment

• Override

• Veto

• Judicial Review

Who can remove federal judges and Supreme Court Justices?

• Congress

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

What can the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional besides laws?

• Executive actions

• Congressional debates

• Presidential speeches

• Treaties

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices and federal judges?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

Who has the power to declare war?

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

• The President

• Congress

Who ultimately holds the power to check all three branches of government?

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The People

• The President