Checks and Balances - Branches of Government

Question 1

legislative branch

Answer 1

• power to make laws

- then send to executive branch

Question 2

executive branch

Answer 2

• receive laws

- president passes them

Question 3

judicial branch

Answer 3

• enforce laws

Question 4

Marbury v. Madison

Answer 4

• 1803

- judicial review (power to interpret the law)

Question 5

checks and balances

Answer 5

• created by Thomas Hobbes and adopted by James Madison as part of the Constitution (NOT TRUE)