How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

By declaring laws unconstitutional

Which of the following best describes federalism?

A system where power is shared between national and state governments

A system where all power is held by the national government

A system with no central government

A system where only local governments have power

Which of the following is an example of a check the legislative branch has on the executive branch?

Declaring executive actions unconstitutional

If Congress proposes an amendment, what must happen next for it to become part of the Constitution?

Three-fourths of the states must ratify it

The Supreme Court must approve it

The House of Representatives must approve it again

How does a federal system help protect against authoritarianism?

By dividing power among different levels of government

By concentrating power in one leader

By eliminating state governments

By allowing only the national government to make laws

Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch?

Ratifying constitutional amendments

Why is it important for the legislative branch to have two houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives)?

To ensure all states have equal representation and population-based representation

To allow the President to have more power

To make the lawmaking process faster

To give more power to the Supreme Court

How does the structure of a federal system promote national unity?

By allowing both national and state governments to govern

By giving all power to the states

By eliminating the national government

By having only one level of government

A case is appealed from a lower court to the Supreme Court. What is the Supreme Court’s main role in this process?

To interpret the law and Constitution

A state passes a law that conflicts with a federal law. Using your knowledge of federalism, explain what is likely to happen and why.

The federal law will override the state law because the Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

The state law will override the federal law because states have more power.

Both laws will be enforced equally.

The President will decide which law to enforce.

Suppose Congress wants to pass a new amendment to lower the voting age. Describe the steps that must be taken for this amendment to become part of the Constitution.

Congress proposes the amendment, and three-fourths of the states ratify it.

Congress proposes the amendment, and the President signs it into law.

The Supreme Court approves the amendment, and the President signs it.

The House of Representatives passes the amendment, and the Senate rejects it.

A bill is introduced in the House of Representatives. Outline the process it must go through to become a law.

It is passed by the House, then the Senate, and signed by the President.

It is signed by the President and becomes law immediately.

It is approved by the Supreme Court, then signed by the President.

It is passed by the Senate, then the House, and signed by the Vice President.

Imagine the President wants to make a treaty with another country. What must happen for the treaty to become official?

The Senate must approve the treaty.

The President signs it, and it becomes law.

The House of Representatives must approve the treaty.

The Supreme Court must review the treaty.

A law is passed by Congress but is challenged in court. Explain the process by which the judicial branch determines if the law is constitutional.

The Supreme Court hears the case and interprets the Constitution to make a ruling.

The President reviews the law and makes a decision.

The Senate votes on the law again.

State courts make the final decision.

A state government wants to create a law that only applies within its borders. How does the federal system allow for this, and what limits exist?

States can make laws for their own state as long as they do not conflict with federal law.

States can make any law they want, even if it conflicts with federal law.

States must get approval from the President for all laws.

If a proposed amendment is not ratified by three-fourths of the states, what happens?

The amendment does not become part of the Constitution.

The amendment becomes law anyway.

The President can approve it instead.

The Supreme Court can enforce it.

Describe how a bill can become a law even if the President vetoes it.

Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.

The Supreme Court can override the veto.

The Vice President can sign the bill into law.

The bill automatically becomes law after 10 days.

The President issues an executive order that is challenged in court. What is the role of the judicial branch in this situation?

To interpret the order and determine if it is constitutional

A President is accused of breaking the law. Explain the process by which the legislative branch can hold the President accountable.

The House of Representatives can impeach the President, and the Senate holds a trial to decide removal.

The Supreme Court can remove the President from office.

The Vice President automatically becomes President.

The President cannot be held accountable.

Which statement completes the diagram

three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment

Two-thirds of the states hold a constitutional convention

The president of the United States approves the amendment

Three-fourths of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment

What is an amendment?

a suggestion to change the constitution

a time where one gathers with one's family and drinks hot cocoa

It is difficult to amend the constitution because the framers wanted to make sure _____ .

changes were only made when absolutely necessary

no one ever changed the Constitution

The introduction to the Constitution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making federal laws?

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

State Governments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

To interpret laws

To enforce laws

To make laws

To amend the Constitution

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the amendment process?

Article I

Article II

Article V

Article III

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one advantage of a federal system of government?

It allows for a single leader to make all decisions.

It balances power between national and local governments.

It eliminates state governments.

It prevents any form of local government.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

State Governments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

Ratification by the states

Proposal by Congress or a national convention

Approval by the President

Judicial review

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a function of the legislative branch?

Vetoing laws

Declaring laws unconstitutional

Passing federal budgets

Appointing federal judges

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Friday Quiz

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making federal laws?

What is the main function of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the amendment process?

What is one advantage of a federal system of government?

Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?

What is the first step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following is a function of the legislative branch?

How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

Which of the following best describes federalism?

Who has the power to interpret the Constitution and federal laws?

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