LS5 Checks & Balances

Who has the power to call and adjourn sessions of Congress?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Which branch is being checked when appointing federal judges?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who has the power to create lower courts?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who has the power to grant pardons and reprieves?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Which branch is being checked when granting pardons and reprieves?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who has the power to impeach the President or Vice President?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Which branch is being checked when impeaching the President or Vice President?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who has the power to interpret laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Which branch is being checked when interpreting laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

Who has the power to ratify treaties?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above