Question

examples of checks and balances
the president negotiates treaties with foreign nations, but these treaties must be approved by two - thirds of the senate.
the president controls foreign policy and acts as the commander in chief of the armed forces, but only congress can declare war.
the president establishes programs, but congress can refuse to provide money for these programs.
congress can impeach the president.
the supreme court can check the president by ruling that an executive order or presidential action is unconstitutional.
checks on the supreme court
congress can override decisions of the supreme court on federal law by passing a new law.
congress and the states can override the supreme court’s interpretation of the constitution by amending the constitution.
the president can influence the composition of the supreme court through judicial appointments.
congress can impeach federal judges, as civil officers, for treason, bribery or other crimes.
the president can grant a pardon to someone convicted of a federal crime.
the active citizen
which of these situations illustrate the separation of powers and which illustrate checks and balances?
event\tseparation of powers\tchecks and balances
congress passes a bill limiting carbon dioxide emissions. the president vetoes the bill. it never passes into law.
congress declares war on a foreign country that has attacked the united states. acting as commander in chief, the president orders u.s. armed forces to attack that country.
congress passes a law against printing counterfeit money. jocelyn smith is put on trial in federal court for violating this law by counterfeiting.
a supreme court justice secretly accepts money from a company in a case the court is about to review. the payment becomes known and congress impeaches the justice.

Explanation:

1. Congress passes a bill limiting carbon - dioxide emissions. The President vetoes the bill. It never passes into law: This is a check and balances situation. The legislative branch (Congress) makes a law, and the executive branch (President) uses the veto power to check the legislative action.
2. Congress declares war on a foreign country that has attacked the United States. Acting as Commander in Chief, the President orders U.S. armed forces to attack that country: This is separation of powers. Congress has the power to declare war (legislative power), and the President, as Commander in Chief, has the power to direct the military (executive power).
3. Congress passes a law against printing counterfeit money. Jocelyn Smith is put on trial in federal court for violating this law by counterfeiting: This is separation of powers. Congress makes the law (legislative), and the judicial branch (federal court) tries the case.
4. A Supreme Court Justice secretly accepts money from a company in a case the Court is about to review. The payment becomes known and Congress impeaches the Justice: This is checks and balances. Congress (legislative) uses the power of impeachment to check the judicial branch (Supreme - Court Justice).

Answer:

1. Checks and Balances
2. Separation of Powers
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances