checks and balances diagram notes - weebly
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Interprets the law
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Makes the law
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Carries out the law
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Signs bills into law.
May veto legislation.
Nominates department
heads.
Power to impeach the President.
May override veto with a two-
thirds vote.
Approves or rejects nominations for
department heads and other appointees.
May declare executive acts
unconstitutional.
Appointed for life = free from executive
control
May declare laws
unconstitutional.
CHECKS AND BALANCES
Appoints (nominates)
federal judges.
President appoints Supreme Court
justices
Power to impeach federal
judges.
Approves or rejects appointment of
judges.
Congress
The President
The Supreme Court and other federal courts
May recommend legislation.
Can propose amendments to
Constitution w/ 2/3 vote. (States ratify)
Creates agencies and programs,
appropriates funds.