3 Branches of Government (Quick Check)

3 Branches of Government (Quick Check)

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History, Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? Options: Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Back

Executive

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.

Back

Legislative

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The _________________________ Branch of our government makes sure our laws are fair.

Back

Judicial

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The _________________ is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government.

Back

President

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch of government decides if laws follow the constitution? Options: judicial branch, executive branch, legislative branch

Back

judicial branch

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To make sure that no one branch of the government would become too strong, the writers of the Constitution built in a series of _______________

Back

Checks and Balances

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The legislative branch can "check" the executive branch by

Back

over ride veto

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Judicial Branch can "check" the power of the Legislative Branch by doing what?

Back

declares laws unconstitutional

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Legislative Branch "checks" the power of the Judicial Branch by

Back

impeaching Supreme Court Judges