A. Homeland Security officials have been ordered to open suspicious packages they believe might be from terrorists. Which branch has the power:_______________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
B. A bill recently passed to allow citizens to choose their own health care plan under Medicare. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
C. The United States has signed a peace treaty with Iran. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
D. A law, recently passed in a state legislature banning gay marriages, is being challenged as unconstitutional. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
E. A bill is passed outlawing American citizens from making contributions to charitable organizations from the Middle East. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
F. A replacement for the Attorney General has been given to Congress. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
G. A recent law closing a tax reduction, for US companies that have established offshore companies, is ruled constitutional. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
H. A recent bill to increase funding for education was passed over the President’s rejection of the bill. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?
I. A health care insurance company has been ordered to pay for additional treatment requested by a patient. Which branch has the power:______________________________ Which branch(es) has the power to check: _________________________________ Why?