US Government Check

Front

What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which branch of government has the power to create laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the meaning of laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch of government has the power to sign or veto laws?

Back

Executive

Front

Who was the first president of the United States (under the Constitution)?

Back

George Washington

Front

Which of the following means "the right to reject a decision"? Options: Republic, Judicial Review, Amendment, Veto

Back

Veto

Front

Congress is part of which branch of government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial, All 3 Branches

Back

Legislative

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

make laws

Front

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

Back

Amendment

Front

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? A judge overturning a lower court decision, A legislative bill being vetoed by the President, A governor granting clemency (forgiveness) to a criminal, A governor declaring a tax free period

Back

A legislative bill being vetoed by the President