Title: How the U.S. Constitution Separates National Power
Headings: How the U.S. Constitution Separates National Power
How the U.S. Constitution Separates National Power
Separation of Powers in the Central Government
1. Theory of Separation of Powers
2. Separation of Powers among Three Governmental Branches
Executive Power
3. Checks and Balances
Congress
President
Courts
Separating Powers between the Federal Government and the States
Power to Declare War
References
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Content: The Senate tries all impeachments. Besides, Congress can override a Presidential veto. Congress may also influence the composition of the judicial branch. It may establish courts inferior to the Supreme Court and set their jurisdiction. Furthermore, Congress regulates the size of the courts. Judges are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The compensation of executive officials and judges is determined by Congress, but Congress may not increase or diminish the compensation of a President, or diminish the compensation of a judge, during his term in office. Congress determines its own members’ emoluments as well. In short, the main powers of the Legislature include: Legislating all federal laws;