2006-06-22 18:35:51 · 6 answers · asked by Quest 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
If you're talking about the Federal Executive agencies: Congress and the Courts.
Counterparts exists at the state levels.
2006-06-22 18:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by inpoetry1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Checks and balances.
In the three different branches of our government, there are checks and balances in place.
The Executive Branch (the President) can veto legislation that Congress passes (the Legislative Branch) if he disagrees with it.
Likewise, Congress can shoot down something proposed by the President (ex. he must appeal to them for major funding, etc.)
The Judicial Branch is the Supreme Court. Although the President appoints members, Congress must approve them. The Supreme Court can also rule against the opinion of a sitting President.
Many people also consider the Press to be a fourth branch of government, although not defined as such in the Constitution. The Press holds the government (all branches) accountable for their decisions and actions.
2006-06-22 19:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by prkswllflwr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two-party system is a form of checks and balance. Dems can challenge legislation by the Reps - and visa versa. The President (Executive Branch) can veto legislation he does not feel is best for the country. If laws are passed, they can be reviewed and be approved or disapproved by the judiciary.It is a system of checks and balances that has existed and worked for over 230 years.
2006-06-22 18:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut and run the GOP out of Washington
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2006-06-22 18:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the second amendment.
helment.org that "new" helment is junk
2006-06-22 18:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ain't none
2006-06-22 18:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by jkelmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋