AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
1.6 Principles of American Government
Notes
- Separation of powers: legislative, executive, judicial branches.
- Checks and balances: each branch limits the others (veto, override, judicial review, Senate confirmation).
- Federalist No. 51: "ambition must be made to counteract ambition."
Practice
A presidential veto is an example of:
Executive checks Congress.
Federalist No. 51 argues for:
Each branch checks others.
The Senate confirming judges is a check on:
Legislative check on executive appointments.
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