MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS
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Question
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What branch is having its power checked when ____ Congress refuses to approve judicial appointments.
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Legislative Branch
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Executive Branch
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Judicial Branch
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Executive & Judicial Branch
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The judicial branch interprets laws, but the Senate in the legislative branch confirms the President’s nominations for judicial positions, and Congress can impeach any of those judges and remove them from office.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Executive branch has the ability to appoint Federal judges and issue pardons, which gives it influence over the actions of the Judicial branch.
Detailed explanation-3: -Congress confirms or rejects the president’s nominees and can remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances. The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
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