Checks and Balances

Which of the following is the BEST title for the diagram?

• System of Checks and Balances

• Three Party System

• Balance of Levels of Government

• Limited Checkpoint System

Why did the founding fathers structure the government in this manner? Refer to the diagram below.

• to divide power among three levels of government

• to allow for changes to the Constitution as time passes and the country grows

• to establish a bicameral government

• to prevent any one branch from becoming more powerful than the others

How does the judicial branch check on the power of Congress and the President?

• vetoing legislation (law) that is passed by Congress and signed by the President

• declaring acts of Congress (legislation) or presidential actions (executive orders) to be unconstitutional

• issuing warrants

• issuing court restraints

Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?

• The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.

• The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.

• The President entertains the Queen of England.

• The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.

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

Can impeach the president ​ (a)   ; Can find a law Unconsitutional ​ (b)   ; Can veto a law passed by Congress​ (c)   ; Supreme Court judges must be ​ (d)   by the President, but ​ (e)   by Congress.

• Congress

• President

• appointed

• approved

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Vice President

• Judicial

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

Can impeach the president ​ (a)   ; Can overturn a law passed by Congress ​ (b)   ; Can veto a law passed by Congress​ (c)   ; Supreme Court judges must ​ (d)   by the President, but ​ (e)   by Congress.

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• recommended

• approved

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Vice President

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 is the best title for the information?

​ ​ (a)  

• Popular Sovereignty

• Direct Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Republican Government

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8.15D