Checks and Balances

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Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

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Judicial Branch

Front

Ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

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Checks and Balances

Front

This branch can declare war.

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Legislative Branch

Front

This branch can impeach the President or Supreme Court Judges.

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Legislative Branch

Front

Why were checks and balances necessary?

Back

Prevent any branch from becoming more powerful than the others

Front

How does the executive branch check on the Judicial branch? Options: The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review, The president can appoint justices when there is vacancy on the Supreme Court, The senate can confirm a judicial nominee, The House of Representatives can confirm a judicial nominee

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The president can appoint justices when there is vacancy on the Supreme Court

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How does the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch? Options: Bills can be vetoed by all the branches, President can override a Congressional bill, Legislative branch can override a presidential veto, Supreme Court can veto a decision made by Congress

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Legislative branch can override a presidential veto

Front

Who has the power to conduct Judicial Review? Options: President, Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court

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Supreme Court

Front

How is Congress constructed with Checks and Balances?

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Small states have an equal say in the Sentate to protect against large states controlling Congress

Front

Which of the other seven principles is closely tied to Checks and Balances? Options: Individual Rights, Separation of Powers, Republicanism, Popular Sovereignty

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Separation of Powers