Set: Checks and Balances

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TermDefinition
Executive Powersveto federal bills, carry out federal laws, commander in cheif
Executive Checkscongress can override vetos (3/4), 60 days of military force, supreme court can declare acts unconstitutional
Legislative ChecksPresidential veto, supreme court can rule laws unconstitutional, both houses of congress must vote to pass laws
Judicial PowersInterprets laws, applies laws, can declare congress/executive laws unconstitutional
Judicial ChecksCongress can propose amendments to overturn judicial decisions, congress can impeach federal judges, president appoints judges
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Terms 5
Creator richardh5
Created October 28, 2009
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Subjects government, american government, american history
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