Branches of Government
Across
- 2. Checks and _____________" is the way each branch can keep from having too much power.
- 3. presides of over the house of representatives
- 5. nominates Supreme Court Justices
- 8. having two branches or chambers
- 10. The President is also known as the "Commander in _______?"
- 15. Power is divided between national and lower levels of government
- 16. 2 of these in every state
- 17. Once a bill is approved it becomes a ____ ?
- 18. implements laws
- 19. “stare decisis”
Down
- 1. interprets laws
- 3. ______ court is the highest court in the US.
- 4. presidential power to reject a bill
- 6. makes laws
- 7. prolonged debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent decision
- 9. ________ courts is another name for court of appeals
- 11. Legislative branch is also called ______.
- 12. Congress monitors executive branch and agencies using legislative ________.
- 13. Marbury v. Madison established Judicial _______.
- 14. ______ veto becomes effective when the President fails to sign a bill after Congress has adjourned.