Introduction to Checks and Balances in Federal Government
The concept of checking and balancing power

Executive Branch Checks on the Legislative Branch
President has the power to veto laws passed by the Congress Proposes laws to Congress Submits the Federal Budget to the House of Representatives Appoints federal officials, who carry out and enforce laws

Executive Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch
	Nominates judges to the Supreme Court Nominates judges to the federal court system President has the power to pardon individuals convicted of crimes President can grant amnesty, forgiving a class of crime

Legislative Branch Checks on the Executive Branch
Congress can overturn a Presidential veto with a 2/3 vote of both houses Senate can reject proposed treaties (2/3 vote to approve) Senate can reject presidential nominations of federal officials or judges Congress can impeach and remove the President (House serves as prosecution, Senate serves as jury)

Legislative Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch
	Congress can create lower courts Senate can reject nominees to the federal courts/Supreme Court Congress can amend the Constitution to overturn decisions of the Supreme Court Congress can impeach judges and remove from the bench

Judicial Branch Checks on the Executive Branch
Supreme Court can use the power of judicial review to rule laws unconstitutional

Judicial Branch Checks on the Legislative Branch
	Supreme Court can use the power of judicial review to rule presidential actions unconstitutional Supreme Court can use the power of judicial review to rule treaties unconstitutional