Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch

Writes the laws

How can Congress check the President’s appointments and treaties =

Reject appointments and reject treaties

What financial power does Congress have over the President"?

May withhold funding for presidential initiatives.

How can Congress remove a President?

Impeach the President

How can Congress reverse a President’s veto?

Override the veto.

What three check does Congress have on the Supreme Court?

Propose amendments, impeach justices, reject appointments

What is the main job of the Executive Branch

Enforces/carries out the laws.

How can the President check Congress in lawmaking?

Veto bills

What can the President do if Congress won’t cooperate in certain situations?

Adjourn Congress.

How does the President check the Judicial Branch

Appoints judges

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch

Interprets the Constitution and laws.

How can the Supreme Court check Congress

Declare laws unconstitutional.

How can the Supreme Court check the President?

Declare executive actions unconstitutional