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Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
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If 2/3 of Congress votes to override the veto, the bill becomes a law.
Legislative
Executive branch
1. President 2. Congress 3. Legislative;executive
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.
The President as he is the Commander-in-Chief
1. Override veto 2. Impeach him/her 3. Must approve Court appointments 3. Must approve treaties
Congress
Congress
Executive branch
He/She can veto the bill.
1. Supreme Court 2. Judicial; legislative
True
Legislative branch
The Vice-President
They are appointed for life.
Impeach him or her
Pass an amendment
Executive (the President reviews it)
Judicial branch
The President
Congress
Legislative
Veto bills passed by Congress
Legislative branch
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
Name 2 ways the legislative branch can 'check' the executive branch's powers?
Which branch oversee's the impeachment process?
In order for a treaty to pass, which branch must approve of it?
Who is in charge of running a war?
Which branch is responsible for collecting taxes?
This branch is responsible for making laws.
Which branch is responsible for taxing citizens?
Who takes and oath to preserve and protect the US Constitution?
If the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, what can Congress to 'override' it?
How can Congress override the President's veto?
Who has the power to declare war?
What is one way the Executive branch can 'check' or limit the powers of the legislative branch?
Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?
True or False: All three branches are meant to have equal, but different powers.
If a high-ranking official, like the President, commits a crime, what can Congress do in response?
1.Who appoints Supreme Court justices? 2.Who must approve them? 3.This is an example the _____ branch limiting the _____ branch.
Who controls government spending?
If the President dislikes a bill, what can he do about it?
1. Who can declare a law unconsititutional? 2. This is an example of the____branch limiting the _____ branch.
If the President dies, who takes his place?
How long do Supreme Court justices get to remain in office?
Once Congress passes a bill, which branch reviews it?
Which branch negotiates treaties with foreign countries?
Define 'checks and balances'

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This branch is responsible for making laws.Legislative
Once Congress passes a bill, which branch reviews it?Executive (the President reviews it)
If the President dies, who takes his place? The Vice-President
Who has the power to declare war? Congress
Who is in charge of running a war? The President as he is the Commander-in-Chief
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?Judicial branch
If the President dislikes a bill, what can he do about it? He/She can veto the bill.
Which branch negotiates treaties with foreign countries? Executive branch
In order for a treaty to pass, which branch must approve of it? Legislative branch
Which branch is responsible for taxing citizens? Congress
Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws? Executive branch
How can Congress override the President's veto? If 2/3 of Congress votes to override the veto, the bill becomes a law.
Who takes and oath to preserve and protect the US Constitution?The President
Who controls government spending?Congress
Which branch is responsible for collecting taxes?Legislative
If a high-ranking official, like the President, commits a crime, what can Congress do in response? Impeach him or her
How long do Supreme Court justices get to remain in office?They are appointed for life.
1.Who appoints Supreme Court justices? 2.Who must approve them? 3.This is an example the _____ branch limiting the _____ branch.1. President 2. Congress 3. Legislative;executive
1. Who can declare a law unconsititutional? 2. This is an example of the____branch limiting the _____ branch.1. Supreme Court 2. Judicial; legislative
If the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, what can Congress to 'override' it? Pass an amendment
Which branch oversee's the impeachment process? Legislative branch
True or False: All three branches are meant to have equal, but different powers.True
What is one way the Executive branch can 'check' or limit the powers of the legislative branch? Veto bills passed by Congress
Name 2 ways the legislative branch can 'check' the executive branch's powers?1. Override veto 2. Impeach him/her 3. Must approve Court appointments 3. Must approve treaties
Define 'checks and balances'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.