Checks and Balances in the United States

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How do checks and balances work?

Each branch of government can override the powers of the other branches to maintain complete control.

The executive branch has the final authority over all decisions, limiting the power of the other branches.

Each branch of government has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches, ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful.

The legislative branch has sole authority to make and enforce laws without interference from the other branches.

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How can Congress limit the power of the President as Commander-in-Chief?

By directly taking control of military operations

By issuing a joint resolution to override military decisions

By refusing to fund military operations

By appointing new military leaders without the President’s approval

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Which branch can override a presidential veto, and what majority is required?

Executive branch; simple majority

Judicial branch; 2/3 majority

Legislative branch; 2/3 majority in both houses

Legislative branch; 3/4 majority in the Senate

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If a federal judge makes a controversial ruling, what is one way Congress can check the judiciary’s power?

Remove the judge by a simple majority vote

Rewrite the law that the judge interpreted

Issue an executive order to overturn the decision

Refuse to confirm future judicial nominees

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If the President issues a controversial executive order, which of the following checks is LEAST likely to result in a direct change to the order?

Congress passing a law to override the order

The Supreme Court ruling the order unconstitutional

The Senate refusing to confirm future judicial appointments

Congress cutting off funding necessary to implement the order

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