Checks and Balances (CE.6b)

Front

According to the illustration, how can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?

Back

Declare laws of congress unconstitutional

Front

With regard to the US government, what is the meaning of the phrase "checks and balances"?

Back

The idea that each of the three branches of government can limit the exercise of power by the other 2 branches.

Front

What check does Congress have against Presidential vetoes when the President vetoes a law they believe will help national defense?

Back

Override with 2/3 vote

Front

According to the illustration, what power does the legislative branch have over the courts?

Back

Reject appointments

Front

Match the correct "checks" each branch has over the other. Executive over Judicial: Appoints justices

Back

True

Front

Judicial over Legislative: Declares laws unconstitutional

Back

True

Front

Legislative over Executive: Approves treaties

Back

True

Front

Match the correct "checks" each branch has over the other. Executive over Legislative: Vetoes Legislation

Back

True

Front

Which basic principle of the Constitution of the United States prevents any one branch from gaining too much power?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

The Congress makes a law. Which check does the President have to stop Congress from making laws?

Back

Veto