Impeachment Review

Front

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To ensure one branch does not have too much power

Front

Who warned about the need for separation of powers into three branches?

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Montesquieu

Front

What is one of the biggest checks on presidential power?

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Impeachment

Front

What must happen for a presidential appointment or treaty to become valid?

Back

Confirmation by the Senate

Front

What can the judicial branch do to check the power of Congress?

Back

Declare a law unconstitutional

Front

How can Congress check the judicial branch?

Back

By removing federal judges through impeachment

Front

What is the role of the Senate in the appointment of federal judges and Supreme Court Justices?

Back

They confirm the appointments.

Front

Impeachment begins where?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Article I created this branch?

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Legislative

Front

Article II created this branch?

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Executive