Separation of Powers 1 | ||
#1 | This branch is responsible for making laws. | Legislative |
#2 | Once Congress passes a bill, which branch reviews it? | Executive (the President reviews it) |
#3 | If the President dies, who takes his place? | The Vice-President |
#4 | Who has the power to declare war? | Congress |
#5 | Who is in charge of running a war? | The President as he is the Commander-in-Chief |
Separation of Powers 2 | ||
#1 | Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws? | Judicial branch |
#2 | If the President dislikes a bill, what can he do about it? | He/She can veto the bill. |
#3 | Which branch negotiates treaties with foreign countries? | Executive branch |
#4 | In order for a treaty to pass, which branch must approve of it? | Legislative branch |
#5 | Which branch is responsible for taxing citizens? | Congress |
Separation of Powers 3 | ||
#1 | Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws? | Executive branch |
#2 | How can Congress override the President's veto? | If 2/3 of Congress votes to override the veto, the bill becomes a law. |
#3 | Who takes and oath to preserve and protect the US Constitution? | The President |
#4 | Who controls government spending? | Congress |
#5 | Which branch is responsible for collecting taxes? | Legislative |
Check and Balances 1 | ||
#1 | If a high-ranking official, like the President, commits a crime, what can Congress do in response? | Impeach him or her |
#2 | How long do Supreme Court justices get to remain in office? | They are appointed for life. |
#3 | 1.Who appoints Supreme Court justices? 2.Who must approve them? 3.This is an example the _____ branch limiting the _____ branch. | 1. President 2. Congress 3. Legislative;executive |
#4 | 1. Who can declare a law unconsititutional? 2. This is an example of the____branch limiting the _____ branch. | 1. Supreme Court 2. Judicial; legislative |
#5 | If the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, what can Congress to 'override' it? | Pass an amendment |
Checks and Balances 2 | ||
#1 | Which branch oversee's the impeachment process? | Legislative branch |
#2 | True or False: All three branches are meant to have equal, but different powers. | True |
#3 | What is one way the Executive branch can 'check' or limit the powers of the legislative branch? | Veto bills passed by Congress |
#4 | Name 2 ways the legislative branch can 'check' the executive branch's powers? | 1. Override veto 2. Impeach him/her 3. Must approve Court appointments 3. Must approve treaties |
#5 | Define 'checks and balances' | A system in which one branch of government can limit, or check, the powers of the other branches of government, thereby ensuring no single branch holds too much power. |
Final Question | |
Who would take office if President Obama died or stepped down? Give the specific name | Vice-President Joe Biden |