Checks and Balances Flashcards
Who can refuse to confirm presidential appointments?
Legislative over Executive
Who can refuse to ratify treaties?
Legislative over Executive
Who can declare war?
Legislative over Executive
Who can impeach or remove President or Vice President?
Legislative over Executive
Who can override a presidential veto?
Legislative over Executive
Who can propose amendments to overturn court decisions?
Legislative over Judicial
Who can impeach and remove federal judges?
Legislative over Judicial
Who can refuse to confirm Supreme Court judges?
Legislative over Judicial
Who can veto acts of Congress?
Executive over Legislative
Who can suggest laws or policies?
Executive over Legislative
Who can send troops?
Executive over Legislative
Who can appoint federal judges?
Executive over Judicial
Who can pardon federal offenders?
Executive over Judicial
Who can refuse to enforce judicial rulings?
Executive over Judicial
Who is appointed for life?
Judicial branch
