Checks and Balances

The video explains the checks and balances system in the U.S. government, detailing how each branch—legislative, executive, and judiciary—has distinct powers and responsibilities to ensure no single branch becomes too powerful. The legislative branch makes laws and can impeach the president, the executive branch can veto legislation and appoint judges, and the judiciary can review laws for constitutionality. This system ensures a balance of power and accountability among the branches.

What is the primary function of the legislative branch in the system of checks and balances?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To execute laws

• To make laws

How can Congress check the power of the president regarding appointments?

• By issuing executive orders

• By appointing judges themselves

• By approving or rejecting appointments

• By vetoing appointments

What power does the president have to influence legislation passed by Congress?

• The power to impeach

• The power to amend laws

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The power to veto

Which authority allows the president to forgive criminal allegations?

• Legislative approval

• Criminal pardoning power

• Executive veto

• Judicial review

What is the judiciary's role in the system of checks and balances?

• To approve presidential appointments

• To create laws

• To execute laws

• To review laws for constitutionality