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SOL 6B Checks and Ba
Review of the checks and balances of the 3 branches of national government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What part(s) of the US Constitution contains the separation of powers of the 3 branches of federal government? | Articles I, II, III |
| What system gives the 3 branches of government the ability to limit the exercise of power of the other 2 branches? | Checks and Balances |
| Who can override presidential vetoes? | Legislative Branch (Congress) |
| Who can propose legislation to Congress? | Executive Branch (President) |
| Who can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional? | Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) |
| Who can confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices? | Legislative Branch (Congress) |
| Who appoints federal judges/justices? | Executive Branch (President) |
| Who can impeach and convict a president? | Legislative Branch (Congress) |
| Who prepares an annual budget for Congress to approve? | Executive Branch (President) |
| Who can grant pardons and reprieves? | Executive Branch (President) |
| Who approves or refuses to approve the annual budget? | Legislative Branch (Congress) |
| Who can call a special session of Congress? | Executive Branch (President) |
| Who can declare executive actions to be unconstitutional? | Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) |
| Who can veto legislation that Congress has passed? | Executive Branch (President) |
| Who approves or refuses to approve presidential appointments? | Legislative Branch (Congress) |
| Who can veto legislation that Congress has passed? | Executive Branch (President) |