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?

Back

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 lower federal courts?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

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

Back

Executive Branch

Front

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

Back

Executive Branch

Front

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?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

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Executive Branch