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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
the President calls a special session of Congress?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government interprets the laws?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government enforces the laws?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes the laws?Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branchnone
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time?
greater number of electors to the Electoral College
reduced representation in the United States Senate
increased funding from Congress for social programs
reduced representation in the House of Representatives
- 13. 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.”
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a unique power of the Senate?
Confirm ALL Presidential nominations
Negotiate Treaties
Sole Power of Impeachment
Ratify Treaties
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho said it?:
"I can override a Veto!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance - 16. Multiple ChoiceWho said it?:
"I can reject the appointment of your judges!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance - 17. Multiple ChoiceTo Whom was it said?
"I can veto your legislation!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESTION: doesn't apply to anyone - 18. Multiple ChoiceWho said it?:
"I can declare your Presidential acts unconstitutional!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESTION: not a check nor balance - 19. Multiple ChoiceTo Whom was it said?
"I can impeach you!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESTION: Either Exec or Jud - 20. Multiple ChoiceWho said it?:
"I can refuse to approve your treaties!!"LegislativeExecutiveJudicialTRICK QUESITON: not a check nor balance - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags