Checks and Balances

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress overrides a President's veto?

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Executive Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress creates lower federal courts?

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Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

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Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress creates (or eliminates) lower federal courts?

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Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

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Executive Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when the Senate refuses to approve presidential treaties?

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Executive Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when the President calls a special session of Congress?

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Legislative Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when the Supreme Court declares a presidential act unconstitutional?

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Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

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Judicial Branch

Front

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

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Executive Branch