Unit 4: Three Branches of Government

Which of these examples illustrates the use of the Necessary and Proper Clause to create an implied power?

• Congress creating an air force
• The President making an executive order
• The Supreme Court reviewing a law for constitutionality
• Congress ratifying a treaty

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the Executive Branch?

• Impeachment power
• Judicial review
• Cabinet appointments
• dMilitary deployment

What power does the Legislative Branch NOT have?

• Declaring war
• Pardoning federal criminals
• Collecting taxes
• Creating laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Presidential
• Legislative

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

• Create laws
• Interpret laws
• Enforce laws
• Amend laws

Which of the following is a check on the power of the judiciary?

• The Senate confirms judicial appointments
• The President can veto judicial decisions
• Congress can override judicial rulings
• The President can propose amendments to the Constitution

Which of the following types of cases does the Supreme Court usually focus on?

• Traffic violations
• Minor criminal cases
• Local disputes
• Constitutional questions

How many voting members are in Congress?

• 50
• 100
• 435
• 535

Who has the power to veto a bill?

• Supreme Court
• Congress
• The President
• The House of Representatives

Which of the following is an example of a power the President has as Commander-in-Chief?

• Issuing an executive order to halt a military draft
• Sending U.S. troops into combat without Congressional approval
• Declaring war against another country
• Appointing a new Secretary of Defense