AP US Gov't Checks and Balances Review
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- Q1
How can the legislative branch check a presidential veto?
Advise and Consent
By override the veto with 2/3 vote
Judicial Review
Impeachment
30s - Q2
A position opens up on the US Supreme Court. What is the process in order of replacing that justice's position on the Court?
Nomination by the President then Confirmation by the Supreme Court
Nomination by the President then Confirmation by the Senate
Confirmation by the Senate then Nomination by the President
Nomination by the Senate then Confirmation by the President
30s - Q3
What is the name given to the process of Confirmation in the Constitution?
Judicial Review
Nomination
Advice and Consent
Cabinet Approval
30s - Q4
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Advice and Consent
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Veto Override
30s - Q5
Is the process of Judicial Review mentioned in the Constitution?
Yes, in Article III
No, it comes the case of Marbury v. Madison
No, it is mentioned in the Bill of Rights
Yes, in Article I
30s - Q6
How does the Executive check the Judicial Branch?
Confirmation of Federal Judges
Judicial Review of the Courts
Nomination of all Federal Judges
Veto Override
30s - Q7
A president has been impeached by the House. What occurs next?
A trial is held in the Senate to decide whether a president shall be removed from office.
A trial is held in the House to decide whether a president shall be removed from office.
A confirmation vote is held by the Senate.
Judicial Review by the Supreme Court decides the fate of the president
30s - Q8
Where does Madison make mention of the necessity of Checks & Balances?
Federalist #10
Articles of Confederation
Brutus #1
Federalist #51
30s - Q9
How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Veto vote
Veto Override
Nomination of all federal judges
Confirmation of all federal judges
30s - Q10
What does impeachment of a federal officer mean?
It means that a federal officer automatically loses their position.
It means the majority of the Supreme Court believes there is enough evidence for them to lose their job.
It means advice and consent has been met.
It means the majority of the House believes there is enough evidence for them to lose their job.
30s