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SOL CE.06b
Civics & Economics SOL CE.06b
Question | Answer |
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Principle that limits the power of the government by dividing the power into three branches? | Separation of Powers |
Where are the powers of the three branches listed in the Constitution? | Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution |
System where each of the branches can limit the power of the other branches? | Checks and Balances |
What branch veto a bill? | Executive |
What branch can override a veto? | Legislative |
What branch can appoint federal judges? Executive What branch can confirm/approve federal judges? | Legislative |
What branch can call a Special Session of Congress? | Executive |
What branch can impeach and convict the President or a federal judge? | Legislative |
What branch can grant pardons and reprieves? | Executive |
What branch can declare federal laws or executive actions unconstitutional? | Judicial |
What is the power to declare federal laws or executive actions unconstitutional called? | Judicial Review |