Checks and Balances

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If Congress passes a law, the president can...

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sign or veto

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If the president vetoes a law, then Congress can...

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override the veto with a 2/3 vote

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If the president signs a law, then the Supreme Court can...

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declare the law constitutional or unconstitutional

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If there is an opening on the Supreme Court, the president can...

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choose a new justice

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After the President has chosen a new justice for the Supreme Court, then...

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the Senate votes to approve or reject the justice

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If a law violates the U.S. Constitution, then the...

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Supreme Court can declare that law unconstitutional

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If the President violates the U.S. Constitution (minor issue), then...

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the Supreme Court can declare his actions unconstitutional

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If the President commits an illegal act then...

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Congress can impeach the President

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If someone has committed a crime, then the President can...

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pardon them

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If the President picks a new ambassador, then...

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the Senate approves or rejects them