Checks and Balances

Checks and Balances

1. Legislative Branch Checks...

   • Legislative Branch
     • ~Declares laws unconstitutional
     • ~Vetoes acts
       • ~Calls Congress into special session

2. Judicial Branch Checks...

   • Judicial Branch
     • ~Approves federal judges
       • ~Impeaches federal judges
     • ~Appoints federal judges

3. Executive Branch Checks...

   • Executive Branch
     • ~Declares executive acts unconstitutional
     • ~Overrides vetoes
       • ~Impeaches presidents