Separation of Powers

Distributing political power among the branches of government, giving each branch specific responsibilities

• separation of powers

• judicial review

• legislative process

What number of votes is needed in both houses to propose an amendment?

• 1/2 the vote

• 2/3 the vote

• 7/16 the vote

Responsible for carrying out laws

• legislative

• judicial

• executive

Can override a veto

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Makes laws

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

Declare act of Congress unconstitutional

• judicial

• excecutive

• legislative

Appoints federal judges

• legislative

• judicial

• executive

Refuse to confirm judicial appointments

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Impeach the President

• executive

• legislative

• judicial

Veto acts of Congress

• judicial

• legislative

• executive