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Separation of Powers: System of Checks and Balances
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President has the power to veto laws passed by Congress. Appoints federal officials, who carry out and enforce laws Senate can reject presidential nominations of federal officials or judges Congress can impeach and remove the president (House serves as prosecution, Senate serves as jury). Nominates
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- President has the power to veto laws passed by Congress.
- Appoints federal officials, who carry out and enforce laws
- Senate can reject presidential nominations of federal officials or judges
- Congress can impeach and remove the president (House serves as prosecution, Senate serves as jury).
- Nominates judges to the Supreme Court
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