Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Understanding Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

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8th Grade
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Brooklyn Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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