Structure and Functions of the Federal Government Flashcards
What is a key element of government in the United States?
Checks and balances
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Which branch of government issues pardons?
Executive Branch
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What power allows the Judicial Branch to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial review
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What action can the Legislative Branch take to check the Executive Branch?
Overrides vetoes
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Fill in the blank: The _______ can impeach the president.
Legislative Branch
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Which branch is responsible for appointing judges?
Executive Branch
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What is the role of the Judicial Branch in interpreting laws?
Interprets laws
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Which branch declares war?
Legislative Branch
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True or False: The Judicial Branch can enforce laws.
False
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What can Congress do to check the power of the president’s veto?
Override the presidential veto
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The ____ has the power to interpret the Constitution.
Judicial Branch
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How does the Executive Branch influence public policy?
By issuing executive orders
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What is the action taken by the Judicial Branch to check the Executive Branch regarding recess appointments?
Overruled an action of the executive branch
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In 2012, President Barack Obama appointed three people to the National Labor Relations Board during a time when Congress was not in session. This practice of using recess appointments is used to go around Congress’s approval power over presidential nominees. Later that year, the Supreme Court ruled that this action was unconstitutional.
A. Identify which branch checked another branch in this scenario.
B. Identify what action the branch took to check the other branch.
A. The Judicial Branch checked the Executive Branch.
B. The action involved in the check: Overruled an action of the executive branch
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How can the president impact public policy?
by issuing executive orders
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