Six Principles of the Constitution

Upon what 6 basic principles is the U.S. Constitution based?

• Direct Democracy
• Absolute Monarchy
• Unilateral Authority
• 1. Popular Sovereignty 2. Limited Government 3. Separation of Powers 4. Checks and Balances 5. Judicial Review 6. Federalism

How can the President check the power of the Congress?

• The President can appoint members of Congress directly.
• The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.
• The President can dissolve Congress at any time.
• The President can propose new laws to Congress.

How can the President check the power of the Supreme Court?

• The President can appoint new justices and refuse to enforce rulings.
• The President can directly change the Constitution without Congress.
• The President can dissolve the Supreme Court at will.
• The President can veto Supreme Court decisions.

How can Congress check the power of the President?

• Congress can appoint Supreme Court justices without the President's involvement.
• Congress can check the President's power through veto overrides, impeachment, and approval of appointments and treaties.
• Congress can unilaterally change the Constitution.
• Congress can declare war without the President's approval.

How can Congress check the power of the Supreme Court?

• Congress can dissolve the Supreme Court entirely.
• Congress can override Supreme Court decisions with a simple majority vote.
• Congress can appoint Supreme Court justices directly.
• Congress can limit the Supreme Court's jurisdiction and propose constitutional amendments.

How can the Supreme Court check the power of Congress or the President?

• The Supreme Court can veto laws passed by Congress.
• The Supreme Court checks the power of Congress or the President through judicial review.
• The Supreme Court can directly legislate new laws.
• The Supreme Court can issue executive orders.

Define Judicial Review:

• Judicial review is the process of appointing judges to the courts.
• Judicial review refers to the ability of the executive branch to veto laws.
• Judicial review is the method by which laws are created and passed.
• Judicial review is the power of courts to assess whether a law or government action is constitutional.