Checks and Balances and Federalism Flashcards
1
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The president and Congress
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The president can veto legislation created by Congress. He or she also nominates heads of federal agencies and high court appointees.
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Congress and the President
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Congress confirms or rejects the president’s nominees. It can also remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances.
3
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The Justices and Supreme court
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The Justices of the Supreme Court, nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, can overturn unconstitutional laws.
4
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Legislative
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Makes laws
5
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Executive
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Carries out laws
6
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Judicial
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Evaluates laws
