

Checks and Balances
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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JAVIER LEAL
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the purpose of checks and balances in a government?
To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful
To make government decisions faster
To eliminate the need for laws
To increase the power of the president
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Multiple Choice
Which vocabulary term means 'to reject or say no'?
Veto
Impeachment
Pardon
Unconstitutional
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Multiple Choice
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Military Branch
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Multiple Select
Select two powers that the Legislative Branch has as checks on the other branches.
Can override presidential vetoes
Can impeach and remove the President and judges
Can nominate federal judges
Can pick the president
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Match
Based on the graphic, provide the "check"that each branch can use to balance power.
Each arrow is labelled with a number. For example, the arrow labelled with a "1" should
describe a check the executive branch can use against the legislative branch.
Example: 1 = Can veto laws
approves presidential appointments
impeaches judges
can declare laws unconstitutional
appoints judges
can declare executive actions unconstitutional
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Fill in the Blanks
The Executive Branch can
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a power of the judicial branch according to the system of checks and balances?
Can declare laws unconstitutional
Can veto a bill
Can refuse to confirm a presidential nominee
Can pardon someone convicted of a federal crime
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Open Ended
In your own words, explain why checks and balances were included in the constitution and how they help keep power in balance.
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