Three Branches of Government
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Margaret McDonald
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Multiple Choice
What are the three branches of government?
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Match
Match the correct branch of government to its description.
Established by Article I of the Constitution and includes the House of Representatives and the Senate
Power is vested in the President according to Article II of the Constitution
Created by Article III of the Constitution and includes the Supreme Court
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?
Declaring war
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Impeaching the president
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Multiple Choice
What power does the President have over laws passed by Congress?
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Multiple Choice
What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To promote competition between branches.
To prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government.
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Multiple Choice
The principle of separation of powers means that
The powers are interchangeable among the branches.
Each branch has distinct responsibilities.
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Multiple Choice
How does the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?
By making laws
By vetoing laws
By controlling budgets
By declaring executive actions unconstitutional
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Multiple Choice
Which branch can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority?
State Governments
Cabinet Members
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