Three Branches of Government

Grade 4 Social Studies Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Which power do the President and a state governor both have?

   • voting on bills in Congress
   • deciding court cases
   • writing the state constitution
   • vetoing bills
2. 2.

   Why must the Senate approve the President's choice for the Supreme Court?

   • so the President can fire judges later
   • so the Senate can decide court cases
   • so the judge can also make laws
   • so one person cannot pick judges alone
3. 3.

   Which match between a leader and a job is correct?

   • judge: signs bills into law
   • President: decides court cases
   • senator: vetoes bills
   • senator: votes on bills
4. 4.

   Why does the Constitution give each branch ways to check the others?

   • so the President can overrule the courts
   • so no branch grows too powerful
   • so judges can write the laws
   • so laws can never be changed
5. 5.

   Congress passes a bill. The President thinks it is a bad idea. Which check can the President use?

   • approve a new judge
   • veto the bill
   • override the veto
   • rule the law unconstitutional