Attachment B: Checks And Balances Worksheet

Attachment B: Checks and Balances Worksheet*

Using your textbook and a copy of the Constitution of the United States, complete the chart

below. For each governmental power listed, identify the branch having the power and the branch

checking the power.

This branch checks this power

Power to...

This branch has this power

(could be more than one)

1. Create and pass legislation

2. Veto bills

3. Ratify treaties

4. Appoint Federal judges

5. Impeach the President

6. Confirm the appointment of

presidential appointments

7. Declare laws unconstitutional

8. Override presidential vetoes

9. Appoint Supreme Court

judges for life

10. Control appropriations of

money

*NOTE: This worksheet is based on a chart found in a lesson on checks and balances that can be found at

< Answers are also available at this site.

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