Question

The framers of the constitution created a system of checks and balances so the branches of government could restrain each other. Explain how each branch of government is restrained and can restrain the other branches.

Answer 1

The Judicial Branch can declare Presidential orders unconstitutional, while the president appoints judges and can grant pardons. The Judicial Branch can also decide whether a law is unconstitutional, while the legislative branch can impeach justices, reject proposal members, and change lower courts. The legislative branch can impeach the president, withhold funds, overcome a veto, control appointments, and pass bills, while the president can veto bills, suggest new laws, call meetings and ask for budget.