US Government Branches, Powers, Checks And Balances
This is a check-point for how you are doing with branches of US government. Be sure to include your first name and last name's initial along with your period number (e. G. : Dave B. P2, Sue D. P6 or Randy Q. P7) in the box where it wants you to put your name.
- 1.Which branch of US government can propose amendments to the Constitution?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 2.Which branch of US government can propose bills?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 3.Which branch of US government can declare executive actions unconstitutional?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 4.Which branch of US government has the person who serves as commander and chief of the military?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 5.Which branch of US government can formally accuse Justices of crimes related to his/her duties?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 6.Which branch of US government has the power of impeachment?
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Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 7.Which branch of US government can declare laws unconstitutional?
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Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 8.Which branch of US government has the power to sign treaties?
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Legislative
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Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 9.Which branch of US government ratifies (approves) treaties?
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Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 10.Which branch of US government gets its power from Article One of the US Constitution?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 11.Which branch of US government gets its power from Article Two of the US Constitution?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 12.Which branch of US government gets its power from Article Three of the US Constitution?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 13.Which branch of US government has the power to raise an army and navy?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 14.Which branch of US government nominates cabinet members?
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Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 15.Which branch of US government approves presidential cabinet nominations?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 16.Which branch of government has the ability to pardon people that violate federal laws?
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Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 17.In which branch of US government is Congress?
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Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 18.In which branch of US government is the President?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 19.In which branch of US government is the Supreme Court?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 20.In which branch of US government is the Senate?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 21.In which branch of US government is the House of Representatives?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 22.Which branch of US government can declare war?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 23.Which branch of US government can declare treaties unconstitutional?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 24.Which branch of US government has the power of Judicial Review?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial
- 25.Which branch of US government can print and coin money?
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Executive
- C.
Judicial