What are the checks and balances established by the US Constitution? Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of checks and balances in the US Constitution?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
True or False: The US Constitution establishes three branches of government.
True
Fill in the blank: The three branches of government are the ______, the ______, and the ______.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative branch.
What is the role of the Executive branch?
To enforce and implement laws.
What power does the Judicial branch hold?
To interpret laws and adjudicate legal disputes.
How can Congress check the power of the President?
By overriding vetoes and controlling the budget.
What is the process by which the President can check the power of Congress?
By vetoing legislation.
True or False: The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.
True
Which Constitutional principle allows the Supreme Court to review laws?
Judicial review.
What is the significance of the system of checks and balances?
It ensures accountability and prevents abuse of power.
How can the Legislative branch check the power of the Judicial branch?
By confirming judicial appointments and proposing amendments.
Fill in the blank: The President can appoint ______, but they must be confirmed by the ______.
judges, Senate
What is one way the Judicial branch can check the Executive branch?
By ruling executive actions unconstitutional.
What is the term for the power of Congress to remove a President from office?
Impeachment.
True or False: The Senate has the exclusive power to impeach the President.
False
Who has the power to confirm or reject treaties made by the President?
The Senate.
What is the primary check that the President has over Congress?
The veto power.
Fill in the blank: The principle of ______ ensures that governmental power is divided among different branches.
separation of powers
What is the effect of checks and balances on policy-making?
It often leads to negotiation and compromise.
