Three Branches of Government Review

This branch approves presidential appointments.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch has the power to pardon.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch controls government spending and taxation.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can make treaties with other countries.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch has the power to veto laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch interprets the laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch declares war.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

When a law is declared unconstitutional, THIS branch is checking THAT branch.

• Judicial checks Legislative

• Judicial checks Executive

• Executive checks Legislative

This branch impeaches and tries government officials.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch enforces the laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial