SEPERATION OF POWERS QUIZ

This branch writes laws

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This branch enforces laws

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This branch interprets laws

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Give an example of the Legislative Branch.

Give an example of the Executive Branch.

Give me an example of the Judicial Branch.

How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?

• Can impeach/remove the president

• Can impeach/remove judges

• Propose legislation (laws)

• Confirms federal judges

How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?

• Vetoes legislation (laws)

• Enforces court decisions

• Reviews executive decisions

• Confirms federal judges

How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?

• Nominate federal judges

• Makes treaties w/foreign govts

• Confirm presidential appointments

• Authorizes appropriate funds for legislation

How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

• Enforces court decisions

• Authorizes appropriate funds for legislation

• Confirms federal judges

• Vetoes legislation (laws)

  Makes treaties