Checks and Balances & The Three Branches of Government

The Supreme Court and lower federal courts can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.

• Judicial Review

• Gerrymandering

• Lobbying

• Reapportionment

The Judicial Branch MAIN power is --

• to MAKE laws

• to INTERPRET laws

• to PASS/VETO laws

Which case established the principle of judicial review?

• United States v. Miranda

• 
  Marbury v. Madison
  

• Hernandez v. United States

• Roe v. Wade

How can the judicial branch check the power of the president?

• By confirming presidential appointments

• By approving treaties

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By refusing to enforce laws

What is the main way the judicial branch checks the legislative branch?

• By passing new laws

• By impeaching members of congress

• By vetoing bills

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

Which power allows Congress to remove the President or other executive officials from office?

• Judicial review

• Confirmation

• Veto override

• Impeachment

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• With an unanimous vote

• With a 2/3 vote in both the House and Senat

• By passing a new verison of the same law

• With approval from the Supreme Court

Which branch can veto bills passed by Congress?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch can appoint federal judges?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch can approve or reject presidential appointments and treaties?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial