Checks And Balances

Front 1

Why should there be a system of Checks and Balances?

Back 1

1. To ensure that one branch does not overpower the others.

2. To prevent tyranny from occurring.

3. To ensure proficiency.

4. To protect the rights of minorities.

Front 2

How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

Back 2

The Executive Branch checks the legislative Branch by:

1. Veto power
2. Vice President is the President of the Senate
3. Commander in chief of the military
4. Calls congress up for session

Front 3

How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?

Back 3

The Executive Branch checks the Judicial Branch by:

1. Appointing judges.
2. Pardoning power.

Front 4

How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?

Back 4

The Legislative Branch checks the Executive Branch by:

1. Impeachment power
2. Selection of the president if there is no electoral majority (House)
3. Override the President's veto
4. Approves treaties
5. Approves ambassadors
6. Power to declare war

Front 5

How does the Legislative branch check the Judiciary Branch?

Back 5

The Legislative Brach Checks the Judiciary Branch by:

1. Approving Federal Judges
2. Impeachment of Federal Judges
3. Establishing inferior courts to Supreme Court (article 3)

Front 6

How does the Judiciary Branch check on the Legislative Branch?

Back 6

The Judiciary Branch checks the Legislative Branch by:

1. Judicial Review

Front 7

How does the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?

Back 7

The Judicial Branch checks the Legislative Branch by:

1. Judicial Review
2. Chief Justice sits as president of the Senate during presidential impeachment.