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question. you are the chief editor of a major amserican news magazine. write and editorial explaining what might happen if the system of checks and balances were eliminated.

consider:
-the power that each branch of the federal government has
-the limitations on the powers of each branch

Here are the branches and their powers: 

Legislative Branch: Makes laws. Impeaching officials. Declares war (congress).

Executive Branch: Veto laws. Appoint federal judges. Grant pardons. 

Judicial Branch: Interpret laws. Interpret constitution. Decide cases involving states’ rights. 

Here's how each branch checks the other: 

How does the Legislative Branch check on the Executive branch? 
1. overriding presidential vetoes.
2. confirming/approving treaties signed by the president
3. controls the budget 

How does the Legislative Branch check on the Judicial Branch?
1. it can appoint judges
2. can grant pardons
3. carry out court orders 

How does the Executive Branch check on the Legislative branch?
1. proposes legislation
2. appoint sessions for congress
3. Have the right to veto laws proposed by legislature

How does the Executive Branch check on the Judicial Branch?
1. it can appoint judges
2. can grant pardons
3. carry out court orders 

How does the Judicial Branch check on the Executive Branch?
1. can rule that the President’s orders/orders unconstitutional 
2. judicial review/issuing injunctions
3. can tries president for impeachment

How does the Judicial Branch check on the Legislative branch?
1. decide if a law is unconstitutional
 2. veto the law and make it hard for the Legislative branch to pass the law.
3.Oversee all federal court cases

Good luck writing your article. 

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