The three branches of government and checks and balances

Front

In which articles in the Constitution are the powers of the three branches listed?

Back

1, 2, and 3

Front

Checks and balances is when each of the 3 branches ___________________ the exercise of power of the other 2 branches.

Back

limits

Front

Which branch can declare war?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which brand prepares the annual budget for congressional action?

Back

Executive

Front

The Congress can check the power of the president by: approving presidential appointments, prepares the annual budget for approval, vetoes legislation, appoints justices

Back

approving presidential appointments

Front

The Courts can check the president by:

Back

declaring presidential actions unconstitutional

Front

The Supreme court exercises the power of ___________________.

Back

judicial review

Front

Which branch oversees executive agencies and departments?

Back

executive

Front

Who appoints judges and justices?

Back

executive branch

Front

If the three branches of government were represented as a car. Which position would we put the president?

Back

The driver's seat