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How does the supreme court prevent the president and congress from abusing their powers?
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∙ 12y ago
Based on the US Constitution and case histories, the US Supreme Court could be counted on to restrict the abuse of power by the Congress or the Presidency. With that said, the Court has basically allowed chief executives to abuse power and circumvent the balance of powers idea behind the republic.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoTwo things to keep in mind: the Supreme Court reviews only those issues that someone brings before it (and they turn away more cases than they accept); the Supreme Court rules on whether a law or regulation is constitutional, not on whether it's a good idea, whether the country can afford it, etc.
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∙ 12y agoim doing the study guide too
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How does the supreme courts prevent the president and congress from abusing their power?
im doing the study guide too
What are the three checks of the power of congress?
The President can veto legislation. The Supreme Court can deem laws unconstitutional. The President nominates Supreme Court Justices.
Who group within the Federal Government has the authority to limit the president's inherent powers?
The Supreme Court
Is the judicial branch made of the congress the supreme court or the president?
Supreme court! President is executive.
Together Congress the President and the US Supreme Court make up what?
Congress, the President and the US Supreme Court are the leaders of the three branches of the US Government: Congress = Legislative Branch President = Executive Branch Supreme Court = Judicial Branch
How are supreme court justices selected?
the president appoints them and the congress questions them
Are The president's power to appoint supreme court justices is checked by?
The President submits his choice to be a Supreme Court Justice for approval to the Congress. If the Congress does not vote for approval, (and there have been times when they voted against the President's choices), the person does not become a Supreme Court Justice and the President has to select someone else and have that person voted for by the Congress.
What is the list of the three branches of government and the requirements for office?
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What federal officials can congress accuse?
Congress can accuse the President and Supreme Court judges.
Who is charged with establishing the federal courts beneath the supreme court?
Congress
What is the following enables the supreme court to deem acts of the president and of congress unconstitutional?
The power of judicial review.seperation of powers
Who is responsible of checks and balances of the president?
congress and the supreme court
