Exit Ticket: Checks and balances in the federal government
Exit Ticket · Grade 12 · Government
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Short Answer Questions
Q1. Explain how one branch of the federal government can 'check' another branch. Provide a specific example.
Q2. Why is the system of checks and balances essential to preventing the abuse of power in the federal government?
Reflection
Which branch of the federal government do you think holds the most power within the system of checks and balances, and what would you still like to better understand about how the branches limit each other?
Multiple Choice
Q1. Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch checking the executive branch?
The Supreme Court striking down a law as unconstitutional
Congress overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote
The President appointing federal judges
The Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of executive orders
Answer: Congress overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote
Q2. How does the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?
By vetoing bills passed by Congress
By appointing members to congressional committees
By declaring laws passed by Congress unconstitutional
By proposing amendments to existing legislation
Answer: By declaring laws passed by Congress unconstitutional