Check and Balances Flashcards
1
Q
How does Congress check President
A
Can override veto if 2/3 of both houses agree
Can impeach or remove president
2
Q
How does Congress check the courts
A
Senate must approve federal Judges
Can impeach and remove federal judges
3
Q
How does president check Congress
A
Can veto laws
Can call special sessions of Congress
4
Q
How does president check the courts
A
Grant pardons
Appoints the judges
5
Q
How does the courts check Congress
A
Declare laws unconstitutional
Interpret laws
6
Q
How does the courts check president
A
Presidential acts unconstitutional
Once approved, federal judges are free from president
7
Q
What is the check and balance system
A
A plan, built into the constitution which limits one branch having to much power.
