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Who’s Got the Power?

The Constitution balances the power shared among the 3 branches of government by giving each branch power to keep the other branches in “check”.

Declare Your Power You will form teams of 5. All teams will be given a situation and must decide which branch of government is responsible for the stated action within 15 sec.

Declare Your Power If your team answers with the correct branch of government, your team will earn 10 points. If your team is incorrect another team can steal your question and earn 5 points

Check on Power After giving a correct answer, your team can earn 5 bonus points by stating which branch can check that power and the specific check.

A Final Check A final challenge will be revealed at the end of the game for 50 additional points. Good Luck,Teams!

An immigration bill is vetoed. Question One An immigration bill is vetoed. Which branch is responsible?

Answer One: The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch can override the veto with a vote of two-thirds from each house. NEXT QUESTION

A health care bill is passed by Congress. Question Two A health care bill is passed by Congress. Which branch is responsible?

The Legislative Branch Answer Two The Legislative Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Executive Branch (The President can veto the bill.) Bonus: Check on Power The Executive Branch (The President can veto the bill.) NEXT QUESTION

A federal judge is appointed to the Supreme Court. Question Three A federal judge is appointed to the Supreme Court. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Three The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Legislative Branch (The Senate must approve the appointment.) Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch (The Senate must approve the appointment.) NEXT QUESTION

A treaty is made with another nation. Question Four A treaty is made with another nation. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Four The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Legislative Branch (The Senate approves treaties.) Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch (The Senate approves treaties.) NEXT QUESTION

A person is convicted of a federal crime. Question Five A person is convicted of a federal crime. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Five The Judicial Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Executive Branch (The President can grant pardons.) Bonus: Check on Power The Executive Branch (The President can grant pardons.) NEXT QUESTION

A law is declared unconstitutional. Question Six A law is declared unconstitutional. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Six The Judicial Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Legislative Branch Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch (This branch can propose an amendment to the Constitution to override the decision, but the amendment must be approved by ¾ of the States.) NEXT QUESTION

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Question Seven The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Seven The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch (This branch is the only branch that has the power to declare war.) NEXT QUESTION

Which branch is responsible? Question Eight Responsible for faithfully carring out the duties & responsibilities of the Constitution. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Eight The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Legislative Branch (Congress may impeach the President.) Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch (Congress may impeach the President.) NEXT QUESTION

The annual budget has been created. Question Nine The annual budget has been created. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Nine The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

The Legislative Branch Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch (This branch has the “power of the purse” and controls money spent on executive actions.) NEXT QUESTION

Serves in their job for life. Question Ten Serves in their job for life. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Ten The Judicial Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch has the power to impeach a member of the judiciary. NEXT QUESTION

Operates the federal court system. Question Eleven Operates the federal court system. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Eleven The Judicial Branch Bonus: Check on Power Next Question

Bonus: Check on Power The Legislative Branch authorizes the spending of funds for the federal court system. NEXT QUESTION

Law enforcement officers conduct a search of someone’s property. Question Twelve Law enforcement officers conduct a search of someone’s property. Which branch is responsible?

Answer Twelve The Executive Branch Bonus: Check on Power Final Check

Bonus: Check on Power The Judicial Branch (The Judicial Branch has the power to reject evidence that is gathered in an unlawful manner.) Final Check

The final bonus question is worth 50 points! Final Check The final bonus question is worth 50 points!

Question Who has the final check on the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch?

The people who vote

Teams! Total up your points!

Congratulations! You have the Power!