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| Limits the powers of the branches so no one branch can abuse their power. |
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Definition
| What does a system of checks and balances do for our branches of government? |
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Congress can pass laws, BUT...
the President can either approve or veto them. |
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Give an example how the executive (president) branch checks or limits the legislative branch. |
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The President wants a law passed, but
Congress has to like it and agree to pass it for the president. The president can't make a law without the legislative branch making it first. |
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Give an example how the legislative (Congress) branch checks on the executive branch (President). |
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Term
| If the legislative branch and president agree on and pass a law, the judicial branch may challenge that law. It could be unconstitutional or unlawful based on our constitution. |
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Definition
Give an example on how the judicial branch checks on both the legislative branch and executive branch. |
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Term
These 2 branches are balanced because say for example if the president wants one thing and Congress wants another,......
Congress cannot make laws without the President's approval, and....
It the Presidents wants something, Congress has to approve it first. |
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How are the powers of the President and Congress balanced? |
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The judicial branch or courts can declare a law made by the other two unconstitutional. HOWEVER...
It is the President and the Senate who appoints those judges. (they may appoint judges who will hopefully agree with their ideas) |
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How is the judicial branch balance with the other two branches? |
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