Separation of Powers Checks and Balances

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Separation of PowersChecks and Balances

• How do these principles of democracy protect the
  people?

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Separation of Powers

• Dividing different powers among three branches of
  government
• Prevents one branch from gaining too much power
• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches
  have their own unique powers

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Analysis

• Why is it important to separate the powers of the
  government? Think about the other principles of
  democracy

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Checks and Balances

• Powers each branch has that allows them to check
  up on the other branches
• Prevents branches from abusing their powers
• Preserves the separation of powers
• Requires cooperation between the branches of
  government

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Legislative Branch(House and Senate)

• Can override a presidential veto
• Can impeach and remove the president
• Ratifies presidential appointments
• Authorizes/appropriates funds for legislation
• Checks on the judiciary
• Can impeach and remove judges
• Confirms federal judges

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Executive Branch(President and Cabinet)

• Proposes legislation (laws)
• Vetoes legislation (laws)
• Makes treaties w/ foreign countries
• Checks on the judiciary
• Appoints federal judges
• Enforces court decisions

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Judicial Branch(Supreme Court and Lower Courts)

• Reviews executive decisions
• Checks on Congress
• Reviews congressional laws
• Judicial Review (executive and legislative)
• Supreme Court Justices appointed for life

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Analysis

• What are some problems with the checks and
  balances system?
• The Constitution is vague in some parts of these
  powers. How can this cause a problem for each
  branch?
• How does this system promote cooperation between
  the branches of government?
• Which branch has the most power? Why?