Checks And Balances Flashcards

1
Q

Interprets laws and treaties as unconstitutional

A

Supreme Court checks congress

Judicial checks legislative

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2
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The president can grant pardons for federal offenses. Who grants pardons for state offenses?

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The president checks the Supreme Court

Executive checks judicial

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3
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The President nominate federal judges

A

The President checks the Supreme Court

Executive checks Judicial

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4
Q

The President can veto a law passed by Congress

A

President checks congress

executive checks legislative

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5
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The president can choose to implement laws (or to not implement/enforce them)

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President checks congress

Executive checks Legislative

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6
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The President can call for a special session of congress.

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President checks Congress

Executive checks Legislative

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7
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Congress can impeach and remove federal judges.

A

Congress checks Supreme Court.

Legislative checks Judicial

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8
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Congress must approve Court nominees

A

Congress checks Supreme Court

Legislative checks Judicial

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9
Q

Declares the executive actions unconstitutional

A

Supreme Court checks president

Judicial checks Executive

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