Understanding the U.S. Government Structure

What does a Judge do? Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the law?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

What power does the Legislative Branch have over the President?

• Veto bills

• Impeach and remove the President

• Grant pardons

Which branch of government can strike down laws that are unconstitutional?

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

• Executive Branch

What can the Executive Branch do if it disagrees with a bill passed by Congress?

• Veto the bill

• Pass an executive order

• Impeach Congress

Which branch of government is responsible for creating federal laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Branch

What role does the Executive Branch play in the judiciary / supreme court?

• Interprets laws

• Nominates federal judges

• Declares laws unconstitutional

How can the Legislative Branch check the power of the Judicial Branch?

• Grant pardons

• Veto court decisions

• Impeach judges

What is one way the Judicial Branch can check the power of the Executive Branch?

• Strike down unconstitutional executive orders

• Impeach the President

• Override vetoes

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To ensure one branch has all the power

• To maintain a balance of power among branches

• To allow the President to make all decisions

Which of the following is not a Branch of the federal government? 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial
• Constitutional