AIM: Are the separation of powers within the government effective?

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AIM: Are the separation of powers within the government effective?

Legislative Branch (Article 1) Congress Makes the laws Approves/disapproves treaties Approves presidential appointments Declares war Impeaches officials (president) Can propose amendments Can overrule presidential veto

Executive Branch (Article 2) Enforces the laws Can veto laws Grant pardons Can propose bills (laws) Appoints Supreme Court Judges Enforces laws and treaties Commander in Chief of the Army

The Judicial Branch (Article 3) Interprets or explains the laws Can declare acts of Congress/President unconstitutional (Judicial Review) Settles legal disputes among states/Federal government and states Protects people’s freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution

Thinking about the Separation of powers: Discuss 3 pros and 3 cons to the separation of powers. Do you feel that one branch has more power than any other? Explain. Why was this system of Checks and Balances necessary at this point?