CHECKS AND BALANCES QUILT PUZZLE Learning Objectives: The student will 1. Identify terminology dealing with the checks and balances system; 2. Analyze...
CHECKS AND BALANCES QUILT PUZZLE Learning Objectives: The student will 1. Identify terminology dealing with the checks and balances system; 2. Analyze the relationship between the three branches of government. TEKS: 8.15D; Govt. 7.D Materials Needed: Puzzle packet for each group. Teaching Strategy: 1. Each group will be given a puzzle packet. The students should be instructed to match a question along the side of the quilt piece to the correct answer on another side another quilt piece. 2. Once they have matched all sides, give each group a copy of the answer key below. Have them move any piece that is incorrect. Questions: What is the term that means refusal of the president to sign a bill passed by Congress? (Veto) What is the term that means the first step in removing, under certain conditions, various federal officials from office? (Impeachment) Which branch of government can refuse to fund programs? (Legislative) What is the term that means that two-thirds positive votes in both houses of Congress will finally allow a bill to pass, over the president’s disapproval? (Override Veto) Which body in Congress can refuse to approve treaties by two-thirds votes? (Senate) Which body in Congress can, by a majority vote, refuse to approve presidential appointments? (Senate) What is the term used when Congress is not in session and the president holds a bill for ten days without signing it (which automatically kills the bill)? (Pocket Veto) Which branch of government can propose an amendment to the Constitution in order to make a law constitutional? (Legislative) Who can call Congress to come back into session to work on a certain item? (President) What is the term that means an unconditional release of an inmate? (Pardon)
What is the term used when an executive temporarily suspends the execution of a sentence? (Reprieve) Which branch of government does not have to enforce court orders? (Executive) Which branch of government can increase the number of Supreme Court Justices? (Legislative) Which branch of government can declare presidential actions unconstitutional? (Judicial) Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? (Judicial) Which branch of government appoints federal judges? (Executive) In which branch of government are members appointed for life?
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Which branch of government creates agencies and programs? (Legislative)
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