WorksheetsChecks and Balances Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of a bill becoming a law?
the bill must pass through the House of Representatives and the Senate
The bill may be signed into law by the president, or he may veto it and send it back to Congress.
the courts review the bill to see if it would create a law that is constitutional
The president is commander-in-chief of the U.S. military, but who has the power to declare war?
the U.S. Congress
the cabinet
the Supreme Court
In order to override a presidential veto, the Congress needs to pass a bill a second time with_________________.
a majority vote in each house (over 50%)
a 2/3 majority vote in each house
a 3/4 majority vote in each house
Who can impeach [charge] a president or federal judge for a crime?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Supreme Court
What does it take to find an impeached official guilty?
a majority vote (over 50%)
a 2/3 majority vote
a unanimous vote (100%)
The power of the courts (judicial branch) to declare a law or executive order unconstitutional is called______________.
veto
judicial review
due process
Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?
vetoing a bill
electing a member of Congress
judicial review
Impeaching an official is similar to __________________.
removing the official from office
finding the official guilty of breaking a law
charging the official with a crime
Who has the power to confirm presidential appointments to federal courts like the Supreme Court?
the Senate
the Secretary of State
the Attorney General
the House of Representatives
Who has the ability to approve treaties with other nations and Native American tribes?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Supreme Court
the Cabinet
If an official is impeached, who decides if the official is guilty?
the Senate
the Cabinet
the Supreme Court
the House of Representatives
Which group is the only one that can introduce revenue [tax] bills to Congress?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, who chooses the next president?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the current president
the Supreme Court
A bill has to go through a tough process in order to become a law. What happens to most bills introduced to Congress?
they become law
they die
Who has the power to pardon someone convicted of a federal crime?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the President
the Supreme Court
