Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the checks and balances system put in place by the U.S. Constitution?
A. The checks and balances system was designed to make sure that each branch of government knew everything the other two branches were doing at all times.
B. The checks and balances system was designed to make sure that no single branch of the federal government became more powerful than the other two branches.
C. The checks and balances system was designed to make sure that the president stays more powerful than the Senate and the House of Representatives.
D. The checks and balances system was designed to make sure that the Supreme Court remained the most powerful branch of the federal government.
B. The checks and balances system was designed to make sure that no single branch of the federal government became more powerful than the other two branches.
The duties of the legislative branch of the U.S. government are to make the laws for the country, impeach a president if necessary, and ________.
A enforce the laws
B veto acts of Congress
C declare laws unconstitutional
D approve the appointments of the president
D approve the appointments of the president
Which of the following branches of government has the duty of making sure that all of the laws passed by Congress follow the U.S. Constitution?
A the executive branch
B the judicial branch
C the senatorial branch
D the legislative branch
B the judicial branch
The duties of the executive branch of the U.S. government are to enforce the laws, command the armed forces, and ____________.
A declare laws unconstitutional
B veto acts of Congress
C decide the meaning of the laws
D approve presidential appointments