Checks and Balances

Front

True/False: The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

Back

True

Front

True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.

Back

True

Front

Which branch can determine a law or action unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch is selected by the Electoral College?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch approves presidential appointments? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch appoints judges, ambassadors, and secretaries?

Back

Executive

Front

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?

Back

Executive Branch