Unit 3 Test

Which branch of the federal government enforce the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Can declare acts of the U.S. Congress unconstitutional

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Can veto acts by the U. S. Congress

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Carries out the laws enacted by the U. S. Congress

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Approves treaties negotiated with foreign nations

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Confirms appointments made by the President

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Can override a Presidential veto

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

In the US Constitution, who has the power to bring impeachment charges against a federal official?

• US Supreme Court

• State Legislatures

• The President

• The House of Representatives

"The nation deserves and I will select a Supreme Court Justice that Americans can be proud of. The nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate, characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing and a fair vote." - President Bush---- Under Article II of the U. S. Constitution which power is suggested by this statement by President Bush?

• The power to veto bills of Congress

• The power to nominate justices to the Supreme Court

• The power of pardons and reprieves

• The President’s power to issue Executive Order

Which branch performs the following Checks and Balances: Veto Override and Impeach Federal officials

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial