CHECKS AND BALANCES

Front

True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

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True

Front

True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.

Back

True

Front

Which branch approves (ratifies) treaties with other countries?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch is has Cabinet Members?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch approves presidential appointments, like Cabinet Members and the directors of the FBI and CIA?

Back

Legislative

Front

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

Back

Executive Order

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress overrides a President's veto?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress creates lower federal courts?

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Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a president?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a judge?

Back

Judicial Branch