Constitutional Powers of US Branches

Question 1

Supreme Court

Answer 1

-To interpret the constitution
-To strike down any laws that are deemed unconstitutional

Question 2

President

Answer 2

-Commander In Chief
-In charge of Foreign Policy
-Nominates S.C. justices
-power to veto bills by congress
-suggest new laws to congress
-Presidential Pardons

Question 3

Congress

Answer 3

-Reasonable for passing laws
-Ratify treaties and declare war
-Senate approval is required for important presidential appointments
incl. S.C. justices
-impeach presidents and justices

Question 4

Presidency

Answer 4

-Head of state and gov unlike in the UK as its divided between monarch and PM

Question 5

Foreign Policy Powers

Answer 5

-Commander in chief (Article II, Section 2) Bidens decision to pull troops out of Afghanistaion 2021

-Negotiate Treaties
Though must be ratified by Senate w a 2/3 vote to become operational