Checks and Balances Review

Remove (impeach) federal judiges

• executive-->judicial

• legislative->judicial

• judicial-->executive

• legislative-->executive

Can veto bills

• legislative---> executive

• executive ---> legislative

• judicial---> executive

• legislative---> judicial

Impeach the president

• legislative---> executive

• judicial---> executive

• legislative--->judicial

• executive---> judicial

Confirms Presidential appointments

• Executive---> legislative

• legislative---> judicial

• judicial---> executive

• legislative---> executive

What role does the system of Checks and Balances play in the functioning of the U.S. government?

• It ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful

• It divides the government into three branches

• It allows for direct elections of all government officials

• It mandates equal representation from all states

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The ​ (a)   branch is checking the ​ (b)   branch.

• Executive

• legislative

• Judicial

• Agricultural

• Environmental

• Federalist

Which of the following best describes the system of Checks and Balances?

• Each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches

• Power is divided between the federal and state governments

• The people have the ultimate authority in government

• Laws are interpreted by the judicial branch

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is the best title for the information?

​ ​ (a)  

• Popular Sovereignty

• Direct Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Republican Government

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8.15D

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure one branch of government does not become too powerful

• To check the accuracy of government financial accounts

• To balance the budget of the federal government

• To provide checks to government employees

Which of the following constitutional provisions is displayed in the sequence?

• Checks and balances

• English Common Law

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

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judicial branch

executive branch

legislative branch