The Three Branches of Government Chap. 3, Sec. 2 Legislative Branch Who: _____________________________ Power: ___________________________ Executive Branch Who: ____________________________ Judicial Branch The Capitol Building White House Supreme Court
Checks & Balances: the 3 branches may restrain each other from becoming too powerful The President (Executive) may: Check Congress by: _____________________________ Check the Supreme Court by:
Legislative Action The Congress (Legislative) may: Check the President by: _____________________________ Check the Supreme Court by:
Judicial Action The Supreme Court (Judiciary) may: Check Congress by: _________________________ Check the President Court by: _________________________