Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government
Explore the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government, understanding how each branch limits the power of the others.
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Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of the U.S. system of checks and balances.
1. Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
2. The President's power to veto legislation passed by Congress is an example of a check by:
The Executive Branch on the Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch on the Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch on the Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch on the Judicial Branch
3. The system of and ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
4. The Branch interprets the laws, while the Branch makes the laws.
5. The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
True
False
6. The President needs the approval of the Senate to appoint cabinet members.
True
False
7. Describe one way the Legislative Branch can check the power of the Executive Branch.
8. Explain the concept of judicial review and how it functions as a check on the other branches.