Checks and Balances

1. What does this web show?

• Enumerated (expressed) powers

• Branches of government

• System of checks and balances

• Levels of government

Which of the following is the BEST title for the diagram?

• System of Checks and Balances

• Three Party System

• Balance of Levels of Government

• Limited Checkpoint System

How does the judicial branch check on the power of Congress and the President?

• vetoing legislation (law) that is passed by Congress and signed by the President

• declaring acts of Congress (legislation) or presidential actions (executive orders) to be unconstitutional

• issuing warrants

• issuing court restraints

The Congress of the United States has the power to make laws for the nation. Who has the power to approve (sign) or veto new legislation?

• state governors

• United States citizens

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• the President of the United States

Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?

• The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.

• The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.

• The President entertains the Queen of England.

• The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.

Supreme Court justices (judges) are appointed by . . .

• the United Nations.

• Congress.

• a special committee.

• the President.

The President of the United States nominates a new ambassador to Canada. His nomination must be approved by . . .

• the Vice President.

• the Supreme Court.

• Congress.

• the Department of Homeland Security.

Which of the following choices from the list below correctly completes this statement: The President checks Congress by

• proposing legislation (laws)

• preparing an annual budget for the Supreme Court to approve

• signing or vetoing legislation (laws) that Congress has passed

• refusing to confirm judges and justices

Why were checks and balances necessary?

• Prevent any branch from becoming more powerful than the others
• Prevent the judicial branch from becoming more powerful than the executive
• Prevent the executive from being more powerful than the judicial
• Prevent the legislature from controlling the judical and the executive branches

How does the executive branch check on the Judicial branch?

• The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review
• The president can appoint justices when there is vacancy on the Supreme Court
• The senate can confirm a judicial nominee
• The House of Representatives can confirm a judicial nominee