Social Studies - Government: Branches of Government, Checks and Balances Answers

What is one power given to the Legislative Branch? a. The power to veto presidential bills. c. The power to control the budget. b. The power to declare legislation unconstitutional. d. The power to nominate judges. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The definition of _________ is, “the right and power to interpret and apply the law.”a.vetoc.jurisdictionb.adjournd.bicameral

What system keeps any branch of government from taking too much power?a.checks and balancesc.absolute powerb.balance of powersd.the Judicial system

This is an example of a(n) ______________. a. list c. graphic organizer b. outline d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does bicameral mean?a.having the power to hear court appeals and to review court decisionsc.postponement or cancellation of a punishmentb.the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended actd.having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body

The Judicial Branch is primarily responsible for ____________.a.enforcing lawsc.interpreting lawsb.creating lawsd.all of the above

Which of the following is a metacognition strategy?a.questioningc.analyzing text structureb.previewingd.all of the above

Which of the following is a "nonexample" of a branch of government in the word chart graphic organizer? a. Legislative c. Juvenile Hall b. Executive d. Judicial Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does impeach mean?a.to accuse a public official, before an appropriate tribunal, of misconduct in officec.having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative bodyb.the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended actd.to suspend proceedings to another time or place

Which of the following is a “check” on the powers of the President? a. Congress approves Presidential nominations. c. The President appoints Supreme Court Justices. b. The Judicial branch can declare a law unconstitutional. d. The President can veto legislation passed in Congress. Please select the best answer from the choices provided