balance of powers
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Branches of the Federal Government
House of RepresentativesTwo year terms
SenateSix year terms
Executive (President)Four year terms (2 max)
Supreme CourtAppointed for life
Checks and Balances
Executive / Legislative Balance
1. Congress passes A law
2. President _veto’s_______law__________________________
3. Congress can_________override veto w/ 2/3 vote ______________________________
Executive / Legislative Balance1. President appoints / nominates Judges, ambassadorsCabinet members and Military leaders
2. Congress __approves__________them__________________________
Executive / Legislative Balance1. President negotiates Treaties with other nations
2. Congress __________approves them_______________________________________
Executive / Legislative Balance1. President commands the military
2. Only Congress _______can declare war________________________________________
Executive / Legislative Balance1. President is the ____Commander______________In______Chief_________of the military
2. Congress authorizes___Payment or budget for the military__________________________________
Executive / Legislative Balance1. President has great powers of authoritywithin the government
2. Congress may: ImpeachThe President
Legislative / Judicial Balance1. Congress passes laws
2. Supreme Court: Determines if those laws are constitutional
Legislative / Judicial Balance1. President makes an Executive action (e.g.Sends the Army in to ensure desegregationin Alabama schools)
2. Supreme Court________Block action________
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