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- 1. Multiple Choice
When the Supreme Court (judicial branch) declares a law of Congress (legislative branch) unconstitutional, this is an example of...
executive privilege
checks and balances
separation of powers
advice and consent
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.7
Who interprets the law?CongressPresidentSupreme CourtThe People - 3. Multiple Choice
Th following statements describe two events relating to the U.S. government....
A. The U.S. Supreme Court declares a law created by Congress unconstitutional
B. Congress passes a new tax law and the Internal Revenue Service enforces it.
What constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B?
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review
Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rights
Example A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances
- 4. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the system of checks and balances is to prevent:
any branch from becoming too powerful.
people from losing their rights.
states from losing more power.
the government from changing the Constitution.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an example of the ability of Congress to check another branch?
appointing judges
approving nominations
judicial review
veto power
- 6. Multiple Choice
The veto is a president's constitutional right, given to him by the drafters of the Constitution because they wanted it as a check against irresponsible congressional action. The veto forces Congress to take another look at legislation that has been passed. I think this is a responsible tool for a president of the United States, and I have sought to use it responsibly.
—Gerald R. Ford, U.S. President, 1974-1976
Which principle of the Constitution is Ford discussing?
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
supremacy clause
- 7. Multiple Choice
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
issuing pardons
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
refusing to confirm appointments
- 8. Multiple Choice
The division of power between three branches of government is known as:
unconstitutional.
separation of power.
rule of law.
judicial review.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court can turn down a law proposed by congress by declaring the law to be:
ratified
constitutional
enumerated
unconstitutional
- 10. Multiple Choice
What power is given to a president that allows them to say "no" to a law passed by Congress?
Veto
Unconstitutional
Ratify
Pardon
- 11. Multiple Choice
Congress' power to charge any government official of wrong doing is known as a/an:
nullification
impeachment
veto
reserved
- 12. Multiple Choice
Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to:
review all laws to make sure that they are permitted by the Constitution
appoint individuals to the Supreme Court
remove a government official from office
create new laws for the United States
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho said it?:
"I can impeach you!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance - 14. Multiple ChoiceWho said it?:
"I appoint your judges!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
the President calls a special session of Congress?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government enforces the laws?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes the laws?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”
“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
- 21. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.7
Which branch includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial - 22. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.7
Which branch decides on Federal court cases?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial - 23. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.7
Which branch is divided into two houses (bicameral): The House of Representatives and the Senate?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial - 24. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.7
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?Executive OrderChecks and balancesAmendment Process - 25. Multiple ChoiceSS.7.C.1.7
Who was the Enlightenment thinker to first suggest the separation of powers & checks and balances in government?VoltaireJohn LockeBaron de MontesquieuDiderot - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags