Checks and balances

Which branch carries out (enforces) the laws?

Which branch makes the laws?

Which branch interprets the laws?

Which branch can veto the laws?

Which of the following are ways the executive branch checks the legislative branch?

• propose laws

• call special sessions of Congress

• appoints judges

• negotiates foreign treaties

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

• can override a veto

• ratifies treaties

• declares war

• can declare executive actions unconstitutional

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

• can override a veto

• ratifies treaties

• declares war

• can declare executive actions unconstitutional

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

Who is the head of the Judicial branch?

Who is the head of the Legislative branch?