Checks And Balances Flashcards
1
Q
Legislative
House of reps and senate
A
Congress makes laws
- —> executive: 2/3 vote overrides veto
- —> judicial: approves justices
2
Q
Judicial
Court system
A
Interprets laws
- —> executive: can declare acts unconstitutional
- —> legislative: can declare laws unconstitutional “judicial review”
3
Q
Executive
President
A
Carries out laws
- —> legislative: president can veto a bill
- —> judicial: appoint justices