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This is the system that allows each branch of government to limit, or check, the powers of the other branches in order to prevent the abuse of, or too much, power.

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Congress can:
- approve presidential nominations
- control the budget
- pass laws over the President’s veto
- impeach the President

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The President can:
- appoint judges
- pardon
- enforce court orders

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Why did the founding fathers establish checks and balances

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Why did the founding fathers establish checks and balances

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They wanted to make sure that no branch was more powerful, or had more power, than another. Part of the reason for the Americans Revolution was to be free from the monarchy of England and create a free country. This is an important part of our democracy!

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There is proof that checks and balances still works today and takes a big part in the government.
On March 24th, Republicans in the House of Representatives worked to pass a health-care bill inwhich Presdient Trump vetoed it.
Trump has also been trying to fulfill his campaign promises through his campaign order which has also been vetoed.

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“Why did the Founding Fathers create a system of appointing judges that required cooperation between the President and the Senate?” Enotes.com, Enotes.com, www.enotes.com/homework-help/why-founding-fathers-create-system-appoint-judges-290636.

“The Three Branches and Checks and Balances they have over one another.” Quizlet, quizlet.com/4159126/the-three-branches-and-checks-and-balances-they-have-over-one-another-flash-cards/.

Liptak, Kevin. “Trump just got checked and balanced.” CNN, Cable News Network, 4 Feb. 2017, www.cnn.com/2017/02/04/politics/donald-trump-travel-ban/index.html.