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Checks and balances, powers between branches

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Checks and balances, powers between branches

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1. Legislative Branch

This branch can impeach officials.

They can override a veto from the president.

Legislative Branch can approve the appointment of judges

This branch can approve treaties.

2. Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch can interpret laws.

This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

They can also interpret treaties.

3. Executive Branch

The Executive Branch can approve federal judges.

Bennett & Josh

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Checks and Balances in one photo.

Photo Credit: https://www.albert.io/blog/checks-and-balances-ap-us-government-crash-course/

Bennett & Luke

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Checks and Balances is just one way on how the constitution works. Checks and Balances allow a branch of government to stop another by doing as listen:

1. Like the president being able to veto a bill.

2. Or, another branch wanting to impeach the president.

3. The congress can reject treaties.

4. The Supreme Court can use judicial review, which can reject a law or executive order.

5. Allows a branch to consider something unconstitutional.

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Photo Credit: https://blog.prepscholar.com/checks-and-balances-definition-examples

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What does Checks and Balances do for the country?

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What does Checks and Balances do for the country?

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This allows another branch to put their opinion in a situation, and allows them to make sure another branch doesn't become too powerful.

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Steps for the president to veto a bill.

Photo Credit: https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/resources/for-educators/15-information/34-how-a-bill-becomes-law

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More Information On Powers Checks and Balances Gives:

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More Information On Powers Checks and Balances Gives:

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1. Veto: A veto is a way for the president to reject a passing of a bill or law.

2. Impeach: Impeachment allows Congress to attempt to remove a government official. Congress can impeach any official, including the president. To impeach, you accuse an official of doing something wrong.

3. Rejecting Appointments and Treaties: Congress can reject treaties that the president tries to make with another country.

Bennett, Luke, Josh