CHECKS AND BALANCES

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

• True
• False

What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a president?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

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

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
the President calls a special session of Congress?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

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

• True
• False

Which branch approves presidential appointments?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

Which branch makes treaties with other countries?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial