Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers

Question 1

What are the powers that the Judicial branch has?

Answer 1

1. Interpret the Constitution.

2. Resolve legal disputes

Question 2

What are the powers that the Legislative Branch has?

Answer 2

1. Make laws
2. Declare war
3. Control the budget
4. Approve Presidential appointments
5. Approve treaties

Question 3

What are the powers that the Executive Branch has?

Answer 3

1. Execute the laws
2. Command the military
3. Appoint judges, ambassadors, heads of federal agencies
4. Conduct foreign policy, negotiate treaties
5. Propose laws
6. Set the agenda, “bully pulpit”

Question 4

What are the checks that Congress has over the Executive Branch?

Answer 4

1. Impeach and remove from office
2. Reject treaties
3. Deny funding
4. Reject appointments
5. Override veto

Question 5

What are the checks that Congress has over the Judicial Branch?

Answer 5

1. Impeach and remove from office

2. Deny appointments

Question 6

What are the checks that the Judicial Branch has over Congress?

Answer 6

1. Veto laws by ruling them unconstitutional

Question 7

What are the checks that the Executive Branch has over Congress?

Answer 7

1. Veto laws

Question 8

What are the checks that the Judicial Branch has over the Executive Branch?

Answer 8

1. Rule actions unconstitutional

Question 9

What are the checks that the Executive Branch has over the Judicial Branch?

Answer 9

1. Pardon people

2. Appoint the justices