Three Branches and Checks and Balances (CG.1.9)

Front

What are the two parts of our Congress?

Back

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

True or False: The number of senators is the same for all states? (legislative)

Back

True

Front

The number of representatives a state has is based on the state's _________________________ (legislative).

Back

population

Front

This branch is made up of judges and courts.

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch has the President?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch can veto (reject) or sign and approve laws?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch ratifies / approves the treaties the President negotiates with other countries?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch can nominate (choose) justices?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch declares laws unconstitutional? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch has the power to pass laws on taxes and spending?

Back

Legislative