Branches of Government (National Geographic kids)

Which of the following accurately describes the president's role in the legislative process?

• The president can create laws independently.
• The president signs and enforces laws passed by Congress.
• The president has no involvement in the legislative process.
• The president can only suggest laws to Congress.

What must happen for a treaty made by the president to become effective?

• It must be approved by the House of Representatives.
• It must be approved by the Senate.
• It must be signed by the Chief Justice.
• It must be ratified by the Supreme Court.

Which of the following statements about the president's powers is accurate?

• The president can create laws without Congress.
• The president can call Congress into session during extraordinary occasions.
• The president has no power to veto bills.
• The president's treaties do not require Senate approval.

Which two bodies make up the legislative branch of the United States government?

• The House of Representatives and the Senate.
• The Senate and the Cabinet.
• The House of Representatives and the Executive Office.
• The Supreme Court and the President.

How can Congress limit the power of the president?

• By appointing Supreme Court justices.
• By creating executive orders.
• By declaring war without presidential approval.
• By overriding presidential vetoes.

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A majority vote in the House of Representatives only.
• A two-thirds majority in both houses.
• A simple majority vote in both houses.
• A unanimous vote in the Senate.

What happens if the president vetoes a bill passed by Congress?

• The bill is automatically passed into law.
• The bill is discarded permanently.
• Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
• The bill is sent back to the Senate for revision.

Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?

• Declaring acts from the president unconstitutional.
• Impeaching the president.
• Confirming or rejecting the president's appointments.
• Creating bills that can be voted into laws.

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court within the judicial branch?

• To advise the president on legal matters.
• To enforce laws.
• To create laws.
• To interpret laws and determine their constitutionality.

What power does the Supreme Court have regarding laws passed by Congress?

• It can amend laws.
• It can declare laws unconstitutional.
• It can create new laws.
• It can veto laws.