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Match each statement below with the constitutional principle it illustrates. S-separation of powers CB-checks and balances

1. Congress may impeach judges and the president. 2. The Judicial Branch interprets the law. 3. The president can pardon persons convicted of a crime. 4. The court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional). 5. The Executive Branch has the responsibility to carry out the law. 6. The president appoints federal judges. 7. Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3rds vote in each house. 8. The Legislative Branch makes the laws.

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The two principles mentioned are actually interconected. The power in a state is divided in three brances: legislative, executive and judiciary. This is the separation of powers. Moreover, in order to ensure that each of the branches does not exceeds its functions, a system of checks and balances is implemented so that each branch supervises the others.

Separation of powers:

  • The Judicial Branch interprets the law.
  • The Executive Branch has the responsibility to carry out the law
  • The Legislative Branch makes the laws

Checks and balances:

  • Congress may impeach judges and the president
  • The president can pardon persons convicted of a crime.
  • The court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional).
  • Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3rds vote in each house.
  • The president appoints federal judges

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