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WorksheetsSeparation of Powers + Checks & Balances
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
In a separation of powers system, the power of government is not given to any one branch. Instead, power is divided and shared amongst different branches.
True
False
The legislative branch has the power to
enforce new laws
create new laws
apply new laws
all of the above
The executive branch has the power to
create new laws
apply new laws
enforce new laws
all of the above
the judicial branch has the power to
interpret or apply new laws
enforce new laws
create new laws
all of the above
Which image clearly represents separation of powers?
Each branch of government has the power to _____ and ______ the other branches (choose two options to fill in the blanks)
check
erase
overthrow
balance
Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch
The power to veto laws
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
The power to overthrow a veto
The power to impeach a public official
Which of the following is a power of the Legislative Branch
The power to veto legislation
The power to approve presidential appointments
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices
Which of the following is a power of the Judicial Branch
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
The power to approve presidential appointments
The power to propose new laws
The power to appoint members to the President's cabinet
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
Judicial review
Executive order
Treaty
Appoint
The US Supreme Court case that established the power of Judicial Review
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Marbury v. Madison
Where can you find an explanation of America's separation of powers?
Declaration of Independence
Articles I, II, and III of the US Constitution
The preamble to the Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
