Checks and Balances

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time?

• greater number of electors to the Electoral College

• reduced representation in the United States Senate

• increased funding from Congress for social programs

• reduced representation in the House of Representatives

Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?

• “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”

• “The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”

• “All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

• “Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

Who said it?:
"I can override a Veto!!"

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• TRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance

Who said it?:
"I can reject the appointment of your judges!!"

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• TRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance

Who said it?:
"I can declare your Presidential acts unconstitutional!!"

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• TRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance

Who said it?:
"I can impeach you!!"

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• TRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance

Who said it?:
"I appoint your judges!!"

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• TRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance

Which branch decides on Federal court cases?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch is selected by the Electoral College?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial