1. 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

2. 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:

3. Legislative Action The Congress (Legislative) may:
Check the President by:
_____________________________
Check the Supreme Court by:

4. Judicial Action The Supreme Court (Judiciary) may:
Check Congress by: _________________________
Check the President Court by: _________________________