Checks and Balances

Which branches can check the Judicial branch?

• Executive

• Military

• King

• Legislative

How can the Legislative branch check the executive branch?

• by hiding the keys to the White House

• by overriding presidential vetoes with enough votes from Congress

• by only high-fiving members of the Judicial branch

• by sending their report cards home to their parents

What are a few of the basic principles of government in the United States?

• Limited government

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

• Terea is the best

Which philosopher offered the idea of separating the powers of government?

• Coach Barton

• Thomas Paine

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Ralph Lauren

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

• judicial branch

• constitutional convention

• legislative branch

• checks and balances

How can the Judicial branch make sure that Executive and Legislative are not taking too much power?

• by declaring a law unconstitutional

• by vetoing a law

• by singing "I'm Just A Bill"

• by voting against a bill

How can the Executive branch check the Legislative branch?

• President can fire a senator

• President can make a law

• President can declare a law unconstitutional

• President can veto a law

What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances in the United States government?

• To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the President to control Congress

• To give the military authority over the government

• To enable the judicial branch to make laws

Which of the following is an example of a check by the legislative branch on the executive branch?

• The President vetoing a bill

• Congress overriding a presidential veto

• The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional

• The President appointing a Supreme Court justice

In the context of checks and balances, what does the term 'veto' mean?

• The power to declare a law unconstitutional

• The power to reject a decision or proposal

• The power to appoint judges

• The power to dissolve Congress