Question

quiz on checks and balances & branch roles

1. which branch of government makes laws?

a. legislative (congress)
b. executive (president)
c. judicial (courts)
d. state governments

1. what can the president do to check the power of congress?

a. declare laws unconstitutional
b. veto a bill
c. confirm supreme court justices
d. impeach senators

1. what can congress do to check the presidents power?

a. appoint ambassadors
b. declare laws unconstitutional
c. override a presidential veto
d. enforce supreme court rulings

1. what can the supreme court do to check congress?

a. pass new amendments
b. declare a law unconstitutional

Explanation:

• Question 1: The legislative branch (Congress) is responsible for making laws. The executive branch (President) enforces laws, the judicial branch (Courts) interprets laws, and state governments have their own law - making powers but at the state level, not the federal law - making as the question likely refers to.
• Question 2: The President can veto a bill (reject it) to check Congress' power. Declaring laws unconstitutional is a judicial power. Confirming Supreme Court justices is a Senate (part of Congress) power in relation to the President's nomination. Impeaching senators is not a typical power (impeachment is usually for executive and judicial officials).
• Question 3: Congress can override a presidential veto (with a two - thirds majority in both houses). Appointing ambassadors is a power of the President (with Senate confirmation). Declaring laws unconstitutional is a judicial power. Enforcing Supreme Court rulings is more of an executive function.
• Question 4: The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. Passing new amendments is a congressional (with state ratification) power.

Answer:

1. A. Legislative (Congress)
2. B. Veto a bill
3. C. Override a presidential veto
4. B. Declare a law unconstitutional