Question

examining the u.s. constitution
instructions: using the website provided and your notes complete the following chart
and questions analyzing the u.s. constitution.
branch of government powers
judicial branch

executive branch

Explanation:

To complete the chart about the U.S. Constitution's branches and their powers:

Judicial Branch Powers:

• Judicial Review: Can declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional (Marbury v. Madison established this).
• Interpret Laws: Interprets the meaning of laws, treaties, and the Constitution.
• Settle Disputes: Resolves disputes between states, between citizens of different states, and in cases involving the federal government, foreign governments, or treaties.
• Hear Appeals: Hears appeals from lower federal courts and some state court cases (involving federal law or the Constitution).
• Grant Writs of Certiorari: The Supreme Court can choose which cases to hear (discretionary jurisdiction).

Executive Branch Powers:

• Enforce Laws: Ensures that federal laws are carried out.
• Commander - in - Chief: Leads the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard).
• Veto Power: Can veto (reject) bills passed by Congress; Congress can override a veto with a 2/3 vote in both houses.
• Appoint Officials: Appoints federal judges, cabinet members, ambassadors, and other high - level officials (subject to Senate confirmation for many positions).
• Pardon Power: Can grant pardons, reprieves, commutations, and amnesties for federal crimes.
• Make Treaties: Negotiates treaties with foreign nations (subject to Senate ratification with a 2/3 vote).
• Issue Executive Orders: Can issue executive orders that have the force of law (to direct the executive branch).
• Receive Ambassadors: Recognizes foreign governments and receives foreign ambassadors.

Answer:

Branch of Government	Powers
Executive Branch	- Enforce federal laws <br> - Act as commander - in - chief of the military <br> - Veto (and be overridden by Congress) bills <br> - Appoint federal officials (with Senate confirmation for many) <br> - Grant pardons for federal crimes <br> - Negotiate treaties (subject to Senate ratification) <br> - Issue executive orders <br> - Receive foreign ambassadors