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Checks and Balances is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on how each branch of the US government checks the others, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.1.3-5. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Checks and Balances

D2.Civ.1.3-5

NameDate

Circle the branch that answers each question.

1.Which branch can rule that a law is unconstitutional?
  • A.Judicial (the courts)
  • B.Executive (the President)
  • C.Legislative (Congress)
2.Which branch approves or rejects the President's choices for federal judges?
  • A.Legislative (Congress)
  • B.Executive (the President)
  • C.Judicial (the courts)
3.Congress overrides a veto with a two-thirds vote in each house. Which branch is being checked?
  • A.Legislative (Congress)
  • B.Judicial (the courts)
  • C.Executive (the President)
4.The President pardons a person convicted of a federal crime. Which branch is being checked?
  • A.Legislative (Congress)
  • B.Executive (the President)
  • C.Judicial (the courts)
5.Which branch can remove a President from office after an impeachment trial?
  • A.Judicial (the courts)
  • B.Legislative (Congress)
  • C.Executive (the President)
6.The Senate refuses to approve a treaty the President signed. Which branch is being checked?
  • A.Judicial (the courts)
  • B.Executive (the President)
  • C.Legislative (Congress)
7.Congress refuses to pay for a program the President wants. Which branch is being checked?
  • A.Legislative (Congress)
  • B.Executive (the President)
  • C.Judicial (the courts)
8.Which branch can veto a bill passed by Congress?
  • A.Legislative (Congress)
  • B.Executive (the President)
  • C.Judicial (the courts)

LessonPrint · D2.Civ.1.3-5 · Set 4 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Checks and Balances

Set 4. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Judicial (the courts)
  2. 2.Legislative (Congress)
  3. 3.Executive (the President)
  4. 4.Judicial (the courts)
  5. 5.Legislative (Congress)
  6. 6.Executive (the President)
  7. 7.Executive (the President)
  8. 8.Executive (the President)

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.1.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.