Checks & Balances Flashcards
1
Q
Congress checks on Executive
A
Override a veto Amend/Delay/Reject legislative proposals Reject presidential nominations Investigate Actions/Policies Impeachment
2
Q
Congress checks on Judiciary
A
Reject judicial nominations
3
Q
Judiciary checks on Executive
A
Judicial Review - rule actions as unconstitutional
Impeachment Trial
4
Q
Judiciary checks on Congress
A
Declare war as unconstitutional
5
Q
Executive checks on Judiciary
A
Nominates Judges
6
Q
Executive checks on Congress
A
Veto law
Make foreign treaties
7
Q
Example of Judiciary checking power of executive
A
Judicial Review;
United States v. President Nixon 1974
- Nixon’s refusal to release white house tapes was unconstitutional
