Checks and Balances

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 that the legislature has over the executive branch? (Click all that apply)

• Confirming presidential appointees.

• Impeaching the president.

• Overriding a presidential veto

Ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

This branch can declare war.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Senators serve

• 4 year terms

• 6 year terms

• 3 year terms

• 2 year terms

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

• majority vote

• 3/4 vote

• 2/3 vote

• unanimous vote

Which of the following is not a power of the president?

• Pardon people from federal crimes

• Nominate Supreme Court Justices

• Sign or veto laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

• Life

Separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by others

• Checks and Balances

• Supremacy Clause

• Delegated power

Which branch of the government has the power to negotiate treaties with foreign governments?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative