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

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

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Checks and Balances

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This branch can impeach the President or Supreme Court Judges.

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Legislative Branch

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The body of advisors to the president is called...

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the cabinet

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A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

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Veto

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Congress may override a presidential veto with a

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2/3 vote

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Which of the following is not a power of the president? Pardon people from federal crimes, Nominate Supreme Court Justices, Sign or veto laws, Declare laws unconstitutional

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Declare laws unconstitutional

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What does impeachment mean?

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formal accusation of wrongdoing

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Who formally initiates the impeachment process?

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the House of Representatives

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Where does the impeachment trial take place?

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The Senate