Government, Choices and YOU

What is the division of government into 3 branches with power equally _______?

• shared

• ignored

• removed

• limited

What does the system of checks and balances prevent?

• One branch of government from becoming too powerful

• The government from making laws

• The government from collecting taxes

• The government from holding elections

What was the goal of checks and balances?

• To keep power balanced and one branch (or person) from seizing power

• To give all power to one branch

• To eliminate government

• To increase taxes

Which branch of government proposes bills to become law?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

Which branch of government can veto bills?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

Which branch of government can rule laws unconstitutional?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Administrative Branch

What is a good example of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• Veto power

• Impeachment

• Judicial review

• Filibuster

How many U.S. presidents have been impeached?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

All U.S. presidents who have been impeached have remained in office.

• True

• False

Both sides of Congress play a ______ role in an impeachment.

• crucial

• minor

• irrelevant

• temporary