Checks and Balances System Quiz

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

• To give all power to one branch

• To ensure each branch has some power over the others

• To eliminate all branches

• To create new branches

What is an "Unconstitutional" law?

• A law that follows the Constitution

• A law that doesn't follow the Constitution

• A law that is approved by the President

• A law that is passed by Congress

What does "Pardon" mean?

• To accuse someone of a crime

• To forgive and release from prison

• To pass a new law

• To reject a law

What does "Impeachment" mean?

• To approve a law

• To accuse of crimes

• To forgive and release from prison

• To pass a new law

What can the president do to a law passed by Congress?

• Approve it

• Veto it

• Ignore it

• Amend it

Who can rule that a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional?

• The President

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

How can the President check the judicial branch?

• By only picking judges who agree with the President.

• By making laws.

• By vetoing bills.

• By declaring war.

What can Congress do if they want to override a Supreme Court decision?

• Make an amendment to the Constitution.

• Appoint new judges.

• Impeach the President.

• Declare a national holiday.

What power does the President have over people convicted of federal crimes?

• Pardon them.

• Imprison them.

• Fine them.

• Deport them.

How can Congress remove the President from office?

• Through a vote of no confidence

• By impeachment

• By a public referendum

• Through a Supreme Court decision