Checks and Balances

Front

Who can VETO a bill passed by Congress?

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President

Front

Who passes or CREATES laws for the United States?

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Congress

Front

Which branch of the government appoints justices to the US Supreme Court?

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Executive

Front

Who gets to decide if a new law passed by Congress is constitutional?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

A new president is elected who wants to appoint federal judges whose beliefs match his/hers. Who must approve these appointments?

Back

Senate

Front

China invades the United States. The President calls a special session of Congress. Which branch is CHECKING the Legislative?

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Executive

Front

The president rejects a bill (vetoes it). How can the legislative branch CHECK the president?

Back

overriding his/her veto with a 2/3 vote in each house

Front

The Supreme Court declares an executive action to be unconstitutional. Which branch is CHECKING, and which is being CHECKED?

Back

Judicial is checking Executive

Front

The US Senate rejects a treaty the president has negotiated with Canada. What branch is checking the president?

Back

Legislative

Front

Congress proposes a new amendment to the USCON because the Supreme Court has ruled some laws to be unconstitutional. What 2 branches are involved in this scenario?

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Legislative and Judicial