Front

Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Who can declare war against another country?

Back

Congress

Front

This branch can impeach the President or Supreme Court Judges.

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Why were checks and balances necessary?

Back

Prevent any branch from becoming more powerful than the others

Front

How does the executive branch check on the Judicial branch?

Back

The president can appoint justices when there is vacancy on the Supreme Court.

Front

How does the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?

Back

Legislative branch can override a presidential veto

Front

How are there checks and balances in spending?

Back

President creates the budget and Congress must approve the spending.

Front

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

Back

Executive Branch

Front

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

Back

Executive Branch