Checks and Balances Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main function of the Executive Branch

A

To carry-out the laws

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2
Q

Who is the Executive Branch made up of

A

The President and Vice president

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3
Q

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch

A

to make laws

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4
Q

What is the legislative Branch composed of

A

the house and the senate

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5
Q

What is the main function of the Judicial branch?

A

to interpret laws

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6
Q

what is the main component of the judicial branch

A

The supreme court

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7
Q

This branch can propose laws

A

executive

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8
Q

This branch can declare war

A

Legislative

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9
Q

This branch can appoint judges

A

executive

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10
Q

This branch can impeach

A

legislative

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11
Q

This branch decides if a law is unconstitutional

A

judicial

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12
Q

This branch can veto

A

executive

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13
Q

This branch can override a veto

A

Legislative

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14
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This branch can declare executive actions unconstitutional

A

Judicial

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15
Q

This branch approves the budget

A

Legislative

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16
Q

This branch approves federal judges

A

Legislative

17
Q

All of these different roles that keep the power spread between the branches is called…

A

Checks and Balances