The branches of government. Flashcards
Congress/ Legislative Branch
Make law
President/Executive Branch
Enforce law
Courts/Judicial Branch
Interpret the law.
Executive vs Congress
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
Judicial vs executive
Judicial can declare the action of the executive unconstitutional.
Executive can appoint judges.
—can pardon prisoner and reduce their crimes.
Congress vs judicial
Congress can impeach judges and they approve the appointment of federal judges.
Judicial can declare congress law unconstitutional.