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Name the 3 legislative checks on executive.

Senate approves presidential appointments, Congress can override a presidential veto, The House can impeach the President and high government officials.

Who approves presidential appointments?

The Senate

Who can override a presidential veto?

Congress

Who can impeach the President?

<p>The House</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the 3 executive checks on legislative.

<p>The President controls how laws are enforced, influences public opinion, and can veto laws made by Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who controls how laws are enforced?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who influences public opinion and must be considered by Congress?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can veto laws made by Congress?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the 2 executive checks on judicial.

<p>The President can pardon people convicted of federal crimes and appoints Supreme Court justices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who pardons people convicted of crimes?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints Supreme Court justices?

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the 2 judicial checks on executive.

<p>The Supreme Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional and judges are free from presidential control once appointed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can declare presidential acts unconstitutional?

<p>The Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is free from presidential control once appointed?

<p>The judges of the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the 2 judicial checks on legislative.

<p>Supreme Court decides on the meaning of laws and rules laws unconstitutional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who decides on the meaning of laws?

<p>The Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who rules laws unconstitutional?

<p>The Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the 2 legislative checks on judicial.

<p>Congress can propose amendments to overturn Supreme Court decisions and the Senate approves presidential appointments to the Supreme Court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can propose amendments to overturn Supreme Court decisions?

<p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who approves appointments to the Supreme Court?

<p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legislative Checks on Executive

  • The Senate approves presidential appointments, ensuring checks on executive power.
  • Congress has the authority to override a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
  • The House of Representatives can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President and high officials.

Executive Checks on Legislative

  • The President determines how laws are enforced, impacting their effectiveness.
  • The executive branch can shape public opinion, which Congress must consider in law-making.
  • Presidential veto power allows the President to reject laws passed by Congress.

Executive Checks on Judicial

  • The President has the power to grant pardons for federal crimes, providing a direct check on judicial decisions.
  • Presidential appointments of Supreme Court justices influence future judicial interpretations.

Judicial Checks on Executive

  • The Supreme Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional, limiting executive authority.
  • Once appointed, Supreme Court justices operate independently, free from presidential influence.

Judicial Checks on Legislative

  • The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of laws, ensuring they align with the Constitution.
  • The Supreme Court can rule that certain laws passed by Congress are unconstitutional.

Legislative Checks on Judicial

  • Congress can propose constitutional amendments to overturn decisions made by the Supreme Court.
  • The Senate plays a role in approving presidential appointments for the Supreme Court, affecting judicial composition.

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