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    The document is an enrichment activity describing the system of checks and balances between the three branches of US government - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It lists 10 powers and which branch exercises each power as well as which branch's power is being checked. For example, it notes that the executive branch has the power to veto bills but this is checked by the legislative branch's ability to override a veto.

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    The document is an enrichment activity describing the system of checks and balances between the three branches of US government - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It lists 10 powers and which branch exercises each power as well as which branch's power is being checked. For example, it notes that the executive branch has the power to veto bills but this is checked by the legislative branch's ability to override a veto.

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    AOB Resource 5C

    Cole Williams 6 10/13


    Name____________________________________________________Class_________Date__________________

    Checks and Balances Enrichment Activity


    Which branch has the Which branch’s power is
    Power
    power? being checked?

    Executive Legislative
    1. Veto bills

    2. Ratify (approve) treaties Legislative Executive

    3. Appoint members of the


    Supreme Court Executive Judicial

    4. Impeach the president Legislative Executive

    5. Declare a law Judicial Executive and Legislative


    unconstitutional

    6. Call special sessions of


    Executive
    Congress Legislative

    7. Propose an amendment Executive


    Legislative

    8. Confirm (approve) Legislative Executive


    presidential appointments

    9. Override a veto Legislative Executive

    10. Declare a presidential Judicial Executive


    action unconstitutional

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