Checks and Balances in Government

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Overriding presidential vetos

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Legislative (Congress) checks Executive (President)

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Approving the annual budget

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Legislative (Congress) checks Executive (President)

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Approving presidential appointments

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Legislative (Congress) checks Executive (President)

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impeaching and convicting a President

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Legislative (Congress) checks Executive (President)

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confirm/select judges/justices

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Legislative (Congress) checks Judicial (Supreme Court)

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impeach/convict judges/justices

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Legislative (Congress) checks Judicial (Supreme Court)

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Propose legislation

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Executive (President) checks Legislative (Congress)

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Prepare the annual budget

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Executive (President) checks Legislative (Congress)

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Call congress into special session

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Executive (President) checks Legislative (Congress)

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appoint federal judges/justices

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Executive (President) checks Judicial (Supreme Court)