2. What is the system that helps keep the separation of powers between the three branches, so one doesn't become too powerful? A. Electoral College

B. Supremacy Cause

C. Checks and Balances

D. Elastic Clause

3. What is one check the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch?

A. Impeach

B. Veto

C. Grant pardons

D. Override a veto

4. What is one check the Judicial Branch has over the Legislative and Executive Branches?

A. Appoints ambassadors

B. Overrides a veto

C. Oversees impeachment trials

D. Appropriates funding

5. What is one check the Executive Branch has over the Judicial Branch?

A. Determine funding

B. Impeach

C. Override a veto

D. Grant pardons

6. Why was the Legislative Branch given so many checks over the Executive Branch?

A. To limit the power of the Supreme Court.

B. To limit the power of the President.

C. To limit the power of the Senate.

D. To limit the power of the House of Representatives.

7. Which statement best describes the job of the judicial branch?

A. The Supreme Court vetoes laws.

B. The Supreme Court makes laws.

C. The Supreme Court Interprets laws.

D. The Supreme Court enforces federal law.