Checks and Balances Flashcards
What is the main function of the Executive Branch
To carry-out the laws
Who is the Executive Branch made up of
The President and Vice president
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch
to make laws
What is the legislative Branch composed of
the house and the senate
What is the main function of the Judicial branch?
to interpret laws
what is the main component of the judicial branch
The supreme court
This branch can propose laws
executive
This branch can declare war
Legislative
This branch can appoint judges
executive
This branch can impeach
legislative
This branch decides if a law is unconstitutional
judicial
This branch can veto
executive
This branch can override a veto
Legislative
This branch can declare executive actions unconstitutional
Judicial
This branch approves the budget
Legislative