Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government writes and votes on laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

What does the term "veto" mean?

• To rewrite a law

• To reject a law

• To approve a law

• To propose a law

Which of the following is a power of the judicial branch?

• Create bills

• Enforce laws

• Review laws

• Collect taxes

What is the role of the executive branch in the lawmaking process?

• Signs or vetoes laws

• Suggests new bills

• Votes on laws

• Decides constitutionality

Why is it important to have checks and balances between the branches of government?

• So the president always wins

• So one branch doesn't become too powerful

• So that decisions are made quickly

• So only Congress can make the laws

The (a)   branch makes sure that laws follow the Constitution.

A (a)   is when the president refuses to sign a bill into law.

The (a)   branch is led by the president.

The (a)   branch includes the Senate and House of Representatives.

A system where each branch can limit the power of the others is called checks and (a)   .