Chapter 2 Seperation of powers and checks and balances under the U.S. Constitution Flashcards
Pass all federal laws
Legislative Branch power
Pass the federal budget
Legislative Branch power
Declare war
Legislative Branch power
Establish lower federal courts and the number of judges
Legislative Branch power
Interpret federal laws and U.S. Constitution
Judicial Branch Powers
Review the decisions of lower state and federal courts
Judicial Branch Powers
Enforce federal laws and court orders
Executive Branch Power
Propose legislation to congress
Executive Branch Power
Make foreign treaties
Executive Branch Power
Nominate officers of the United States government and federal judges
Executive Branch Power
Serve as commander in chief of the armed forces
Executive Branch Power
Pardon people convicted in federal courts and grant reprieves
Executive Branch Power
Impeach the president
Legislative check on Executive
Reject legislation or funding the president wants
Legislative check on Executive
Refuse to confirm nominees or approve treaties
Legislative check on Executive
*Senate only
Override the president’s veto by a two-thirds vote
Legislative check on Executive
Veto legislation
Executive check on Legislative
Call Congress into special session
Executive check on Legislative
Implement (or fail to implement) laws passed by Congress
Executive check on Legislative
Rule federal and state laws unconstitutional
Judicial check on Legislative
Change the number and jurisdiction of federal courts
Legislative check on Judicial
Impeach federal judges
Legislative check on Judicial
Propose constitutional amendments to override judicial decisions
Legislative check on Judicial
Declare executive branch actions unconstitutional
Judicial check on Executive
