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The document outlines the formal checks on presidential power as established by the U.S. Constitution, detailing checks by Congress, limits on presidential power, and checks by the judiciary. It highlights specific powers and responsibilities of Congress, the Electoral College's role in presidential elections, and various constitutional amendments that limit presidential authority. Key amendments include term limits and procedures for presidential succession and disability.

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The document outlines the formal checks on presidential power as established by the U.S. Constitution, detailing checks by Congress, limits on presidential power, and checks by the judiciary. It highlights specific powers and responsibilities of Congress, the Electoral College's role in presidential elections, and various constitutional amendments that limit presidential authority. Key amendments include term limits and procedures for presidential succession and disability.

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AP Exam Study Tool

FORMAL CHECKS ON PRESIDENTIAL POWER

Checks by Congress (Article I):


• Make laws (ex: War Powers Resolution)
• Impeachment power (House)
• Impeachment trial (Senate)
• Override presidential vetoes
• Power to declare war
• Power of the purse (taxes and funding)
• Make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces

Limits on Presidential Power (Article II)


• President elected indirectly by the People through the Electoral College
• Selection of President (House) in case of no majority of electoral vote
• Senate approves department appointments
• “advice and consent” of judges of the Supreme Court (Senate)
• Senate approves treaties and ambassadors
• President must deliver State of the Union address

Checks by the Judiciary (Articles I & III):


• Judicial review (Marbury v. Madison)
• Chief Justice presides over Presidential impeachment trial (Article I)

Constitutional Amendments Limiting Presidential Power:


• 12th – Choosing President & Vice-President on separate ballots
• 20th – Jan. 20 set as end of term; Presidential succession
• 22nd – Presidential term limits (2 terms; 10 years total)
• 25th – Presidential disability and succession

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