Name __________________________________
Period ______________
The Checks and Balances System
Power
Can propose and pass laws
Veto federal bills passed by
Congress
Appoint federal Supreme
Court justices and
ambassadors
Declare laws passed by
Congress as unconstitutional
Negotiate treaties with
foreign nations
Ratify treaties with foreign
nations
Confirm presidential
appointments
Can determine to impeach
the president
Conduct a trial of
impeachment for the
president
Override Presidential vetoes
Interpret and applies the law
Can grant pardons to federal
crimes
Which branch has this
power?
Which branch can check
this power or what branch
is being checked?