The table below describes several powers of the U. S. government. 1 2 3
Senate confirms nominations President nominates judges
Supreme Court declares laws
unconstitutional
Supreme Court hears cases
between states
Congress overrides vetoes
President vetoes legislation
What has been the lasting impact of the structure of government illustrated in the table?
Government power has been limited to prevent any branch from exercising total control.
State governments have lost almost all of their powers to the federal government.
The structure has allowed the judicial branch to exercise executive powers.
The structure has prevented the executive branch from having any real power.