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Three Branches of Government

Three Branches of Government

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Margaret McDonald

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What are the three branches of government?

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Judicial, Executive, Municipal
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Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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Executive, Legislative, Local
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Legislative, Administrative, Regulatory

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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

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?

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Making laws
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Declaring war

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Declaring laws unconstitutional

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Impeaching the president

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Multiple Choice

What power does the President have over laws passed by Congress?

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The President can amend laws passed by Congress.
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The President can veto laws passed by Congress.
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The President can ignore laws passed by Congress.
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The President can create new laws without Congress approval.

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To promote competition between branches.

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To limit the number of government officials.
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To prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government.

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To ensure all branches have equal power.

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Multiple Choice

The principle of separation of powers means that

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The powers are interchangeable among the branches.

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The principle allows for unlimited power in one branch of government.
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The legislative, executive, and judicial powers are combined in one entity.
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Each branch has distinct responsibilities.

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Multiple Choice

How does the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?

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By making laws

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By vetoing laws

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By controlling budgets

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By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

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Multiple Choice

Which branch can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority?

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Congress
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State Governments

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Cabinet Members

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Supreme Court
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