Checks and Balances

Congress votes to pass a new law about environmental protection. The President disagrees and vetoes the bill.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

A person is convicted of a federal crime by the courts, but the President uses the power of pardon to release them.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The President is accused of breaking the law. The House of Representatives votes to impeach, and the Senate holds a trial to determine removal.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislatives

• Executive

• Judicial

The President issues an executive order to change immigration policy. If Congress disagrees, they can pass a new law to override it.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The President wants to start a new project, but Congress refuses to allocate the money needed.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The President issues an executive order, and the Supreme Court reviews and declares it unconstitutional.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The President proposes a national budget, but Congress reviews and decides whether to approve or modify it.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The President refuses to enforce a Supreme Court ruling.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The President negotiates a peace treaty with another country but the Senate rejects it.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

A federal judge is found guilty of serious misconduct. The House of Representatives impeaches the judge, and the Senate holds a trial to decide if the judge should be removed.

Which two branches of government are being represented? (Select two)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial