Question

Identify which branch is checking another branch.

1. The U.S Supreme Court rules that a federal law is unconstitutional because it violates Americans' first amendment right

The _____ Branch is checking the ______ Branch

2. Congress impeaches the President for speeding through the streets of Washington in his limo at 100 miles an hour just for fun. The reckless driving kills several citizens.

The _____ Branch is checking the ______ Branch

3. The President calls a special session of Congress, requiring all members to return to Washington D.C from their July recess.

The _____ Branch is checking the ______ Branch​

Answer 1

1. The judiciary branch is checking the legislative branch

The Supreme Court is part of the judiciary branch. Congress, which is part of the legislative branch, is the only branch that can make laws.

2. The legislative branch is checking the executive branch

Congress is part of the legislative branch and the President is part of the executive branch.

3. The executive branch is checking the legislative branch