Checks and Balances 2

The video explains the U.S. Constitution's design to prevent any government branch from becoming too powerful by establishing three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each branch has distinct powers and responsibilities, with a system of checks and balances to ensure no branch overpowers the others. Examples include the President's power to veto laws, Congress's ability to override vetoes, and the Supreme Court's role in interpreting laws.

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Federal

What is the primary role of the Executive branch?

• To interpret laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To execute laws

• To make laws

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By passing a new bill

• By appealing to the Supreme Court

• With a two-thirds majority vote

• With a simple majority vote

Who has the power to declare war in the United States?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Secretary of Defense

What can the judicial branch do if it finds an executive order unconstitutional?

• Ignore the order

• Overturn the order

• Enforce the order

• Amend the order