AP Gov Topic 1.6

Separation of powers refers to dividing government authority among three branches, while checks and balances refers to each branch having tools to limit the power of the others.

Separation of powers ensures each branch has equal power, while checks and balances ensures the branches remain completely independent of one another.

Separation of powers requires that all laws be approved by the people, while checks and balances requires approval by all three branches.

Separation of powers gives more power to the legislative branch, while checks and balances allows the judicial branch to overturn any law.

The House and Senate cannot agree on the same version of a bill to send to the president.

The president issues an executive order that freezes federal government hiring.

The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress.

The voters reject the status quo and elect all new members of Congress.

Congress may override a presidential veto.

The Senate may refuse to approve a presidential appointment.

Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers.

Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.

the House of Representatives

the Department of Justice

the Senate

the Supreme Court

Two-thirds of the House must vote to formally charge in order to proceed

the House holds a separate vote on each charge

House committees are not involved in the impeachment process

all are true

the Department of Justice

the House Committee on the Judiciary

the Senate

the Supreme Court

the chief justice of the Supreme Court

the chair of the Senate judiciary committee

the Senate Majority leader

the Speaker of the House

a three fourths majority vote

a two thirds majority vote

a unanimous vote

a simple majority vote

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