Checks and balances

Front

Which branch carries out (enforces) the laws?

Back

executive branch

Front

Which branch makes the laws?

Back

legislative

Front

Which branch interprets the laws?

Back

judicial

Front

Which branch can veto the laws?

Back

executive

Front

How does the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?

Back

can declare executive actions unconstitutional

Front

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

Back

president

Front

Who is the head of the Judicial branch?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Who is the head of the Legislative branch?

Back

Congress