Government Branches and Checks and Balances

Avery, David, and Liam are playing a game where they pretend to be different branches of government. If Liam is responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, which branch of government is he pretending to be?

• The judicial branch

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

• The military branch

Jackson, Ethan, and Henry are part of the school's student council. What is their main function similar to the legislative branch in real-world?

• Their main function, similar to the legislative branch, is to make rules for the school and represent the interests of the students.

• Implementing foreign policy

• Enforcing rules and regulations

• Judicial review of rules

Sophia, Evelyn, and Hannah are studying for their civics exam. They are discussing the checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches. Sophia says, 'Isn't there an example of a check and balance between these two branches?' What could be a correct example?

• Evelyn suggesting that the legislative branch can declare war without executive consent

• Hannah explaining that the executive branch can veto legislation passed by the legislative branch

• Sophia stating that the executive branch can create laws without legislative approval

• Hannah arguing that the legislative branch can appoint the executive branch

Imagine Olivia is the head of the legislative branch and Benjamin is the head of the executive branch. How can Olivia check the power of Benjamin?

• By ignoring the actions of Benjamin

• By giving Benjamin more power

• Through the process of checks and balances

• By allowing Benjamin to make all decisions without oversight

Scarlett, Abigail, and Arjun are playing a game where they each represent a branch of government. If Arjun is representing the judicial branch, what would be his role in their game of checks and balances?

• Arjun's role would be to create new rules for the game

• Arjun's role would be to enforce the rules of the game

• Arjun's role would be to choose who represents the executive branch

• Arjun's role would be to interpret the rules and ensure that they are applied fairly and in accordance with the game's rules. He also has the power to check the actions of Scarlett and Abigail to ensure they are following the rules.

Samuel, a member of the school's student council, proposed a new rule. Hannah, the head of the student judiciary committee, believes the rule is against the school's constitution. What power does Hannah have to check Samuel's proposal?

• Judicial review

• Veto power

• Executive orders

• Amending the Constitution

In a school debate, Lily, Mia, and James are discussing the checks and balances system in the US government. James argues that the executive branch checks the power of the judicial branch. How does he support his argument?

• James says that the executive branch can directly appoint the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• James argues that the executive branch can veto any decision made by the judicial branch

• James believes that the executive branch has the power to dissolve the entire judicial branch

• James explains that the executive branch checks the power of the judicial branch through the appointment of federal judges and the ability to pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes.

Avery, Abigail, and Benjamin are studying the system of checks and balances in their civics class. They are discussing the role of the executive branch in this system. What is the role of the executive branch in the system of checks and balances?

• The role of the executive branch is to interpret the laws and ensure that they are applied fairly and in accordance with the Constitution.

• The role of the executive branch is to enforce the laws and regulations. It also has the power to check the actions of the legislative and judicial branches to ensure they are constitutional.

• The role of the executive branch is to create new laws and policies

• The role of the executive branch is to appoint the members of the judicial branch

Kai, the President, has to make a decision regarding the appointment of a federal judge. Nora, a citizen, is curious about the checks and balances between the executive and judicial branches. Which of the following scenarios would be an example of a check and balance between the executive and judicial branches in this situation?

• Kai, the President, has the power to veto any decision made by the Supreme Court.

• The Supreme Court has the power to declare war without Kai's consent.

• Kai's power to appoint federal judges like Jackson is an example of a check and balance.

• The Supreme Court has the power to create laws without Kai's approval.

Oliver, Michael, and James are playing a game of 'Government Roles'. In this game, Oliver is part of the executive branch, Michael is part of the judicial branch, and James is part of the legislative branch. According to the rules of the game, who is responsible for creating laws?

• Oliver (The executive branch)

• Michael (The judicial branch)

• James (The legislative branch)

• The military branch