The veto lets one branch return a bill passed by Congress before it becomes law. Which branch holds that check on the legislative branch?

An override lets Congress make a returned bill become law anyway. Which branch holds that check on the President?

Judicial review lets courts refuse to enforce a statute or executive action that violates the Constitution. Which branch holds that check?

Federal judges cannot take the bench until the President's nomination receives advice and consent. Which branch holds that check on the executive branch?

Impeachment lets one branch charge and try federal officers, including presidents and judges. Which branch holds that check on the executive and judicial branches?

Appropriations let Congress deny money to executive agencies. Which branch holds that spending check on the executive branch?

A federal pardon can remove or reduce punishment after a federal criminal judgment. Which branch holds that check on the judicial branch?

Congress passes a law restricting speech, the President signs it, and a lawsuit reaches federal court. What check can stop the law from being enforced?

A bill passes the House and Senate, but the President objects before it becomes law. What check can the President use against Congress?

The President vetoes a bill that still has overwhelming support in both chambers. What check can Congress use against the President's veto?

An executive agency keeps operating a program, but Congress decides the program should not receive money next year. What check can Congress use?

The President nominates a federal judge, but senators conclude the nominee should not serve. What check can stop the appointment?

The President negotiates a treaty, but enough senators oppose it. What check can prevent the treaty from taking effect as an Article II treaty?

Evidence shows a federal judge accepted bribes. What check can remove that judge from the judicial branch?

A person convicted of a federal crime asks the President to cancel the punishment. What check can the executive branch use on that judicial sentence?

The President returns a bill unsigned with objections. What vote must Congress get for the bill to become law anyway?

The President submits an Article II treaty to the Senate. What threshold is required for the Senate's check to approve it?

After the House impeaches an officer, the Senate holds a trial. What threshold is required to convict and remove the officer?

A bill sits with the President for 10 days, excluding Sundays, and Congress adjourns so it cannot be returned. What is the result?

The Senate convicts an impeached federal judge. What is the most the Senate's judgment can do to that judge?

A president is accused of impeachable misconduct. Which chamber has the sole power to impeach, checking the executive branch by bringing charges?

The House impeaches a federal officer. Which chamber then tries the impeachment and can convict, checking that officer?

The President negotiates a treaty with a foreign country. Which chamber can check the executive branch by refusing consent?

A new lower federal court is needed to hear suits against agencies. Which legislative body has the power to create it, a structural check on the judiciary?

Use the process figure. Which step in the blank lets Congress check the President's veto?

Use the process figure. Which step belongs in the blank as a legislative check on the President's judicial nomination?

Use the process figure. Which step belongs in the blank when Congress checks a federal judge accused of misconduct?

Use the process figure. Which step belongs in the blank as the Senate's check on the President's treaty power?

Use the table. Which branch has the powers in the Action column, checking Congress in row 1 and federal courts in row 2?

Use the table. Which branch is using the listed check on Congress in row 1 and on the President in row 2?