Checks and Balances in Government

The video tutorial covers the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. government, focusing on the functions and interactions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It explains how these branches can check each other's powers, using examples from practice test questions. The tutorial also highlights the importance of understanding these concepts for GED and Highet tests.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Mathematical equations

• Social studies checks and balances

• Science experiments

• Literature analysis

Which branch of government is responsible for writing laws and ratifying treaties?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Military

• Judicial

What is the role of the judicial branch in the system of checks and balances?

• Ratify treaties

• Interpret the Constitution

• Propose laws

• Command the Armed Forces

How can the executive branch influence the judicial branch?

• By ratifying treaties

• By vetoing bills

• By appointing judges

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

What action can the legislative branch take to counter a presidential veto?

• Impeach the president

• Override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• Refuse to fund the executive branch

• Declare the veto unconstitutional

Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Armed Forces

• Congress

Which branch of government can reject international treaties proposed by the President?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• Military

What is a potential conflict between the legislative and executive branches regarding war powers?

• The Supreme Court decides on war declarations

• Congress declares war, but the President commands the Armed Forces

• Congress controls the Armed Forces

• The President can declare war without Congress

What can Congress do if it disagrees with a program the executive branch wants to enact?

• Adopt a treaty to undermine the program

• Have the Supreme Court nullify the program

• Refuse to fund the program

• Impeach the President

Which branch of government has the fewest limitations under the system of checks and balances?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military