Checks and Balances

The _ branch makes laws.

The _ branch enforces the law.

The _ branch interprets the law.

The Founders intended the executive branch (presidency) to the most important and powerful.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a check that the legislature has over the executive branch? (Click all that apply)

• Confirming presidential appointees.

• Impeaching the president.

• Overriding a presidential veto

Which of the following is check that the executive branch has over the legislature? (Click all that apply)

• Removing members of Congress

• Declaring laws unconstitutional.

• Calling special sessions of Congress

• Vetoing legislation.

Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which of the following is a check the legislative branch has over the judicial branch? (click all that apply)

• Confirming justices.

• Impeaching justices.

• Striking down court decisions.

Which of the following is a check the executive branch has over the judicial branch?

• Striking down court decisions.

• Impeaching justices.

• Power to appoint justices.