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Checks and Balances
Principles of the Constitution: Checks and Balances
Power to... | This Branch Has This Power | This Branch Checks This Power |
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Create and pass legislation | Legislative | Executive |
Veto bills | Executive | Legislative |
Ratify treaties | Legislative | Executive |
Appoint Federal judges | Executive | Judicial |
Impeachment of Federal officials | Legislative | Executive |
Confirm presidential appointments | Legislative | Judicial and Executive |
Declare laws unconstitutional | Judicial | Legislative and Executive |
Override Presidential vetoes | Legislative | Executive |
Judges are appointed for life. | Judicial | Executive and Legislative |
Controls appropriations of money | Legislative | Executive |