The 3 Branches

What are the 3 branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

• Legislation

Each of the 3 branches of government has ways to limit the powers of the other two branches. This is called...

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

Which branch has the power to impeach the President?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch has the power to veto acts of Congress?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch can appoint federal judges?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch can impeach federal judges?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch controls the spending of money?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Why are Supreme Court Justices appointed for life?

• So the President doesn't have to keep appointing justices

• Because it's a really good job

• So they are free from political control

Which branch can grant pardons?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial