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Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances Answer Key

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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