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What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Can override presidential
Veto
Can veto
legislation
Can declare laws
unconstitutional
While I am the Commander-in-Chief, I cannot declare war; I must ask Congress to do that.
president
When the President says "no" to a bill created by Congress, it is called a...?
Veto
Can impeach or remove federal
Appoints federal
Judges
The "Commander in Chief."
President
The President refuses to follow the law
Impeachment
Which branch has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch.
Confirms presidential
appointments
Total number of branches.
Three
The house consists of the House of Representatives and this other chamber.
The senate
I am an action the President can take to release a person from federal legal punishment.
Pardon