American Government Checks and Balances

Confirms judges and other appointments by President

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

House of Representatives

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Controls Federal government finances

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Decides constitutionality of laws

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Decides constitutionality of laws

How is the power of the judicial branch limited by the U.S. Constitution?

• It lacks the authority to approve new legislation.

• It lacks the authority to hand down punishments.

• It lacks the authority to evaluate the actions of government officials.

• It lacks the authority to make people appear in court without their consent.

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

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

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

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none