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Branches Of Government
Test Description: Branches of Government
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1) This Branch of government is responsible for enforcing or carrying out the laws.
A
Legislative Branch
B
Judicial Branch
C
The Bill of Rights
D
Executive Branch
2) This Branch of government is responsible for making the laws
A
The Bill of Rights
B
Executive Branch
C
Judicial Branch
D
Legislative Branch
3) This Branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws
A
Executive Branch
B
The Bill of Rights
C
Legislative Branch
D
Judicial Branch
4) The system of checks and balances was included in the Constitution to…
A
Make sure that one branch of government would not have too much power
B
Allow voters a voice in the legislative process
C
Provide a method to change the document
D
Allow for a trial by jury in all civil and criminal cases
5) Which statement illustrates the system of checks and balances at work?
A
The President sends American troops on a peacekeeping mission to Europe
B
The Senate refuses to approve the President’s choice for a Supreme Court justice
C
Congress passing a law regulating the sale of handguns
D
The governor of New York discusses policy with the President
6) What is an example of a veto?
A
All of the above
B
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court confirming a Judicial appointment.
C
The Speaker of the House declaring a law Unconstitutional
D
The President of the United States refusing to sign a bill into law
7) Which choice is the best example of the Executive Branch’s power over the Legislative Branch?
A
Veto bills and sign treaties.
B
Justices appointed for life and can declare executive orders unconstitutional
C
Impeach officials and confirms appointments
D
Confirm appointments and override vetoes
8) Which choice is the best example of the Executive Branch’s power over the Judicial Branch?
A
Appoints justices and can grant pardons
B
Impeach officials and confirms appointments
C
Confirm appointments and override vetoes
D
Veto bills and propose bills
9) Which choice is the best example of the Judicial Branch’s power over the Executive Branch?
A
Veto bills and propose bills.
B
Impeach officials and confirms appointments
C
Confirm appointments and override vetoes
D
Justices appointed for life and can declare executive orders unconstitutional
10) Which choice is the best example of the Judicial Branch’s power over the Legislative Branch
A
Declare laws Unconstitutional
B
Impeach officials and confirms appointments
C
Confirm appointments and override vetoes
D
Veto bills and propose bills
11) Which choice is the best example of the Legislative Branch’s power over the Judicial Branch?
A
Impeach officials and confirms appointments
B
Confirm appointments and veto laws
C
Justices appointed for life and can declare executive orders unconstitutional
D
Appoints justices and can grant pardons
12) Which choice is the best example of the Legislative Branch’s power over the Executive Branch?
A
Veto bills and propose bills
B
Appoints justices and can grant pardons
C
Confirm appointments and veto laws
D
Impeach the President and override vetos
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