U.S. Government Structure and Powers

The video explores the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government, highlighting how power is distributed among the three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. It explains the checks each branch has over the others, such as impeachment, veto power, and judicial review. The video also emphasizes the role of the public in maintaining balance by voting and discusses additional checks like the War Powers Act and appropriations.

What was the main concern of the framers of the Constitution regarding the executive branch?

• The executive branch would be too democratic.

• The executive branch would be too weak.

• The executive branch would have no checks.

• The executive branch would resemble a monarchy.

What is the term used when Congress removes a president from office?

• Veto

• Impeachment

• Judicial Review

• Override

Who must confirm all treaties and presidential appointments?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Vice President

What can Congress do if the president vetoes a bill?

• Send the bill to the Supreme Court

• Override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• Impeach the president

• Rewrite the bill

What is the term for the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Impeachment

• Override

• Veto

• Judicial Review

Who can remove federal judges and Supreme Court Justices?

• Congress

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

What can the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional besides laws?

• Executive actions

• Congressional debates

• Presidential speeches

• Treaties

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices and federal judges?

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

Who has the power to declare war?

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

• The President

• Congress

Who ultimately holds the power to check all three branches of government?

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The People

• The President