branches of government

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

Answer 1

Legislative branch

Question 2

What power does the Legislative Branch have over the Executive Branch?

Answer 2

can impeach and remove the president

Question 3

Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

Answer 3

the supreme court

Question 4

What is the role of the President in the U.S. government?

Answer 4

enforces laws

Question 5

What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?

Answer 5

Override the veto with a two-thirds majority

Question 6

Which branch has the power to approve judicial appointments?

Answer 6

The senate

Question 7

Which of the following is a check the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch?

Answer 7

Can veto legislation passed by Congress

Question 8

what is judicial review?

Answer 8

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

Question 9

What happens after the House of Representatives impeaches a federal official?

Answer 9

The Official is tried in the senate

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

Answer 10

To ensure no one branch becomes too powerful