Who Holds the Power? (S. of P., C&B & Federalism)

The powers of the national government are separated into different branches to -

• increase the government's power
• allow the government to do whatever it wants
• give some powers to the states
• prevent an abuse of power

Who tries cases involving federal laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Who regulates interstate and foreign trade?

• Executive 
• Judicial 
• Legislative 

Who declares war?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Who carries out or enforces the law?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Who approves the annual budget?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Who has the power to make sure the other branches are following the U.S. Constitution (A.K.A. judicial review)?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative 

Who makes treaties with other countries?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Who appoints/picks cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative 

Who raises revenue through taxes?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative