Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Separation of Powers means?

The division of the country's powers into 3 branches so no one branch has more than the other.

The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.

The sharing of powers betwen the state and local governemnt

2 of the 3 branches have less power than the 3rd.

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The 3 branches of power in the government are spelled out in the?

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

Articles section of the US Constitution

Bill of Rights

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This branch makes laws

Executive Branch

Postal Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The branch carries out(executes) laws.

Executive

Legislative

Postal

Judicial

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This branch interprets laws

Executive

Legislative

Postal

Judicial

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which branch can veto a bill made by the legislature?

Executive

Judicial

Legislative

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which branch can override a veto?

Executive

Judicial

Legislative

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which Article defines the duties and powers of the legislative branch?

I

II

III

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the term used for making sure one branch does not have any more power than the other 2?

Laws

Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did the Founding Fathers create Separation of Powers?

to avoid another "King"

to give more people jobs

they knew the work would be too much for one office.

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Why is Marbury v Madison significant?

It gave Congress the power to declare war

It gave the Judicial Branch the power of judicial review

It gave the Executive Branch the power to create executive orders

It let federal judges serve for life

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, what can be done?

Executive can override the decision

Legislative can create a Constitutional amendment

Executive can remove justices

Legislative can override the decision with a majority vote

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Adding the power of judicial review for the judicial branch had what effect on checks and balances?

It gave more power to the judicial branch and created more balance

It took away power from the judicial branch and created more balance

It added more power for the executive branch and balanced the powers

It took away power from the executive branch and balanced the powers

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