US Relations Between Branches

Question 1

What are the 7 checks from Congress on other branches of the federal government?

Answer 1

1. Power of the Purse
2. Declarations of war
3. Congressional hearings and investigations
4. Executive appointment confirmation
5. Impeachment
6. Veto override
7. Ratification of treaties

Question 2

What are the 6 checks from the President on the other branches of the federal government?

Answer 2

1. Negotiation of treaties
2. Presidential veto
3. Commander-in-chief of armed forces
4. Executive orders
5. Executive appointments (e.g. judges)
6. Executive agreements with foreign nations

Question 3

What are the 3 checks from the Supreme Court on the other branches of the federal government?

Answer 3

1. Judicial independence
2. Judicial review on laws
3. Judicial review on executive actions

Question 4

Which 6 advantages does the President have over Congress?

Answer 4

1. Single office holder
2. Nationally elected
3. Veto power
4. Can speak directly to Congress
5. EXOP
6. Executive agreements and orders

Question 5

Which 6 advantages does Congress have over the President?

Answer 5

1. Sole legislative body
2. Mandate refreshed during midterms
3. Power to amend legislative proposals from the President
4. Veto override
5. Senate ratification of treaties
6. Impeachment