This branch is responsible for making laws.
Once Congress passes a bill, which branch reviews it?
If the President dies, who takes his place?
Who has the power to declare war?
Who is in charge of running a war?
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
If the President dislikes a bill, what can he do about it?
Which branch negotiates treaties with foreign countries?
In order for a treaty to pass, which branch must approve of it?
Which branch is responsible for taxing citizens?
Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?
How can Congress override the President's veto?
Who takes and oath to preserve and protect the US Constitution?
Who controls government spending?
Which branch is responsible for collecting taxes?
If a high-ranking official, like the President, commits a crime, what can Congress do in response?
How long do Supreme Court justices get to remain in office?
1.Who appoints Supreme Court justices? 2.Who must approve them? 3.This is an example the _____ branch limiting the _____ branch.
1. Who can declare a law unconsititutional? 2. This is an example of the____branch limiting the _____ branch.
If the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, what can Congress to 'override' it?
Which branch oversee's the impeachment process?
True or False: All three branches are meant to have equal, but different powers.
What is one way the Executive branch can 'check' or limit the powers of the legislative branch?
Name 2 ways the legislative branch can 'check' the executive branch's powers?
Define 'checks and balances'
Legislative
Executive (the President reviews it)
The Vice-President
Congress
The President as he is the Commander-in-Chief
Judicial branch
He/She can veto the bill.
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Congress
Executive branch
If 2/3 of Congress votes to override the veto, the bill becomes a law.
The President
Congress
Legislative
Impeach him or her
They are appointed for life.
1. President 2. Congress 3. Legislative;executive
1. Supreme Court 2. Judicial; legislative
Pass an amendment
Legislative branch
True
Veto bills passed by Congress
1. Override veto 2. Impeach him/her 3. Must approve Court appointments 3. Must approve treaties
A system in which one branch of government can limit, or check, the powers of the other branches of government, thereby ensuring no single branch holds too much power.
