6b Checks & Balances

Front

Which branch of government has the most power?

Back

None silly... they are all equal.

Front

What document defines the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government?

Back

Constitution

Front

Each of the three branches of the national government limits the exercise of power by the other two branches.

Back

Checks & Balances

Front

The courts check Congress when

Back

judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional

Front

The courts check the president when

Back

judges/justices declare executive actions to be unconstitutional