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the system at work
based upon what you just read about how the system of checks and balances works, in-
dicato on the triangle below the powers each of the departments has over the other two.
some may be powers that check more than one branch. if so, indicate by placing the
power on both lines.
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a. can propose amendments to ovenule judicial decisions
b. can propose bills and cal special sessions of the congress
c. can refuse to accept judicial appointments
d. can declare laws unconstitutional
e. can impeach and move a president from office
f. can grant pardons and reprieves
g. can appoint all federal judges to office
h. can override a presidential veto
i. can refuse to ratify foreign treaties
j. can refuse to approve of presidential appointments
k. has the power of vetu
1. can declare executive acts constitutional
m. can impeach and remove federal judges
n. as party leader, he can influence members of his party in congress
o. prepares the nation's annual budget