Flashcards: Checks and balances

What are checks and balances?

Checks and balances is a system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

What are the three branches of government?

The three branches are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.

True or false: The President can make laws.

False, because the President can propose laws, but Congress makes them.

Fill in the blank: Congress is part of the ______ branch.

Legislative branch.

Difference between Executive and Judicial branches?

The Executive enforces laws, while the Judicial interprets them.

What can Congress do to check the President?

Congress can impeach the President or override vetoes with enough votes.

Which branch reviews laws?

The Judicial branch reviews laws to ensure they are constitutional.

True or false: The Supreme Court can reject laws.

True, because it can declare laws unconstitutional.

What is a veto?

A veto is the President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress.

How can Congress override a veto?

Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses.

What does the Legislative branch do?

It makes laws and controls government spending.

True or false: The President appoints judges.

True, because the President nominates judges, but the Senate confirms them.

Fill in the blank: The _____ branch checks the power of Congress.

Executive branch.