The branches of government. Flashcards

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Congress/ Legislative Branch

A

Make law

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President/Executive Branch

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Enforce law

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3
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Courts/Judicial Branch

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Interpret the law.

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4
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Executive vs Congress

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Executive gets to veto the law the congress pass and suggest new bill.
The congress can override the president veto with 2/3 of the vote.
—May approve or reject treaties.
—May impeach the president.
—May approve or reject appointments

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Judicial vs executive

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Judicial can declare the action of the executive unconstitutional.
Executive can appoint judges.
—can pardon prisoner and reduce their crimes.

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Congress vs judicial

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Congress can impeach judges and they approve the appointment of federal judges.
Judicial can declare congress law unconstitutional.

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