Understanding Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

Understanding Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Understanding Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

Understanding Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

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Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Brooklyn Williams

Used 3+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Executive branch?

Interpreting laws

Enforcing laws

Making laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power does the President have to limit the Legislative branch?

The power to declare war

The power to veto legislation

The power to interpret laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the Legislative branch check the power of the Executive branch?

By vetoing legislation

By appointing judges

By overriding a presidential veto

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the Judicial branch check the powers of the Legislative branch?

By vetoing laws

By declaring laws unconstitutional

By passing laws

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