Checks and Balances

Front

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

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Executive Branch

Front

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 president?

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Executive Branch

Front

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

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve judicial appointments.

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Executive & Judicial Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when Congress proposes Constitutional Amendments (or changes to the Constitution)?

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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 Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

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Executive Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when the President vetoes a bill (an idea before it becomes a law)?

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Legislative Branch

Front

What branch is having its power checked when the President nominates judges to federal courts?

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Judicial Branch