Principles of the Constitution - Checks and Balances

Question 1

Checks and balances work alongside which other principle of the constitution

Answer 1

Seperation of Powers

Question 2

what do the checks and balances ensure?

Answer 2

that each branch can limit the influence of the other 2

Question 3

which principle of the constitution ALONE does NOT balance the powers of the 3 branches

Answer 3

Separation of Powers

Question 4

what is an example of Congress checking the Executive?

Answer 4

Can Impeach the President

Question 5

what is an example of The Executive checking Congress?

Answer 5

Able to Veto Bills and recommend Legislation

Question 6

what is an example of the Executive checking the Judiciary?

Answer 6

The President appoints Judges to fill vacancies

Question 7

What is an example of Congress checking the Judiciary?

Answer 7

Can impeach Judges and propose Amendments to overrule SC decisions

Question 8

What is an example of the Judiciary checking Congress

Answer 8

Can declare Legislation as ‘unconstitutional’

Question 9

what is an example of the Judiciary checking The Executive

Answer 9

Judges serve life-terms and can rule presidential action as unconstitutional.

Question 10

one check Congress has over the president is that they can override presidential vetoes. what do they require to do so?

Answer 10

a 2/3 supermajority in both houses