Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Each branch of government has the power to _____ and ______ the other branches (choose two options to fill in the blanks)

• check

• erase

• overthrow

• balance

Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch

• The power to veto laws

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to overthrow a veto

• The power to impeach a public official

Which of the following is a power of the Judicial Branch

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to approve presidential appointments

• The power to propose new laws

• The power to appoint members to the President's cabinet

The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• Judicial review

• Executive order

• Treaty

• Appoint

The US Supreme Court case that established the power of Judicial Review

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

• Marbury v. Madison

The executive branch has the power to

• create new laws

• apply new laws

• enforce new laws

• all of the above

Which of the following is a power of the Legislative Branch

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to approve presidential appointments

• The power to declare an action unconstitutional

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

Which branch of government determines the constitutionality of laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Checks and Balances: The (a)   nominates federal judges.

Checks and balances: (a)   can propose changes to the constitution to nullify Supreme Court decisions.