Checks And Balances Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary purpose of checks and balances in the US government?
To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.
Which three branches make up the US government?
Judiciary, Executive, Legislative.
True or False: The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ branch interprets laws.
Judiciary.
What role does Congress play in the appointment of federal judges?
Congress must confirm presidential appointments of federal judges.
Multiple Choice: Which branch has the power to declare war?
Legislative.
True or False: The Supreme Court can rule laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional.
True.
What is the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
Fill in the blank: The _____ branch enforces laws.
Executive.
Which body has the power to impeach the President?
The House of Representatives.
What is required for the Senate to convict an impeached President?
A two-thirds majority vote.
True or False: The judiciary can create laws.
False.
What power allows Congress to override a presidential veto?
The power of a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
Multiple Choice: Who has the authority to appoint Supreme Court justices?
The President.
What is the term for the ability of the judiciary to review and invalidate legislative or executive actions?
Judicial review.
Fill in the blank: The _____ branch makes laws.
Legislative.
True or False: The President can unilaterally declare laws unconstitutional.
False.
What is the purpose of the Senate’s advice and consent role?
To provide oversight on presidential appointments and treaties.
What is a check that the judiciary has over the executive branch?
The ability to rule executive actions as unconstitutional.
Multiple Choice: Which amendment established the process for presidential succession?
The 25th Amendment.
Fill in the blank: The _____ branch is responsible for foreign policy.
Executive.
What is the role of the Executive Office of the President?
To assist the President in executing federal laws and policies.
True or False: Congress can investigate the executive branch.
True.
What is the term for the legislative process of formally charging a government official with misconduct?
Impeachment.
