Checks and Balances/ Separation of Powers

The legislative branch can override a presidential veto and impeach civil officers which is how they check the power of the ​ (a)  

• executive branch
• judicial branch

The President can Veto legislation and convene the houses of Congress which is his way of checking the power of ​ (a)  

• the legislative branch.
• the judicial branch.

The judicial branch can be checked by the ​​ (a)   ​ through its power to appoint judges and issue pardons and reprieves.

• executive branch
• legislative branch

Presidential appointments to the Supreme Court must be approved by

• Congress

• the judicial branch.

Which 2 options are examples of Checks and Balances

• Congress Makes Laws

• Congress overrides a presidential veto

• The Supreme Court rules that a state law is unconstitutional

• The Supreme Court Interprets Laws

Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to

• determine a federal law unconstitutional

• remove elected officials from office

Consent of the Governed and Popular Sovereignty are the same thing. They refer to the power people have through

(a)  

The president has the power to veto a bill passed by Congress which is described in Article I Section 7 of the Constitution. This action represents the principles of limited government and checks and balances. However, which principle is strongly represented in this action.

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

Which principle of democracy best prevents the creation of a Tyranny?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers