Checks and Balances FLashcardsreview 1

. Which branch is in charge of coining money?

• The congress

• The senate

• The president

• The house of representatives

Answer explanation

The power to coin money is granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution. This means that Congress, not the Senate, the President, or the House of Representatives individually, is responsible for this function.

How does the President limit the power of the Judicial Branch?

• Appointing judges to the court

• Approving judicial nominations

• Enforce laws

• Veto laws

Answer explanation

The President limits the power of the Judicial Branch by appointing judges to the court. This power allows the President to influence the judiciary's composition and decisions, thereby shaping its authority.

Which concept is best shown in this diagram?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Answer explanation

The diagram illustrates Federalism, which is the division of power between national and state governments. This concept is key to understanding how authority is shared in a federal system.

SS.7.C.1.7
Which branch decides on Federal court cases?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Answer explanation

The Judicial branch is responsible for deciding on Federal court cases. It interprets laws and ensures justice is served, making it the correct choice for this question.

Which branch can veto a law passed by Congress

• Legislative

• Exectutive

• Judicial

Answer explanation

The Executive branch, led by the President, has the power to veto laws passed by Congress. This means that even if Congress approves a law, the President can refuse to sign it, preventing it from becoming law.

According to the principle of checks and balances, what branch is given the power illustrated in the image shown above?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• None of the listed responses

Answer explanation

The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws and has powers such as vetoing legislation, which aligns with the principle of checks and balances. Therefore, the correct answer is Executive.

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• House=435; Senate=100

• House=100; Senate=435

• House=435; Senate=9

• House=9; Senate=100

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives has 435 members, while the Senate has 100 members. Therefore, the correct answer is House=435; Senate=100.

SS.7.C.1.7
Which branch is divided into two houses (bicameral): The House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Answer explanation

The Legislative branch is divided into two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate, making it a bicameral system. This structure allows for a more balanced representation in the law-making process.

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Supreme Court and president

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

• Senate and president

Answer explanation

The event described in the headline likely involves legislation or treaties, which require the Senate's approval and the president's signature, making 'Senate and president' the correct choice.

Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional

• Legislative

• Exectutive

• Judicial

Answer explanation

The Judicial branch has the authority to interpret laws and declare them unconstitutional, ensuring that laws align with the Constitution. This power is a key aspect of judicial review.