Match each statement below with the constitutional principle it illustrates. s-separation of powers cb-checks and balances 1. congress may impeach judges and the president. 2. the judicial branch interprets the law. 3. the president can pardon persons convicted of a crime. 4. the court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional). 5. the executive branch has the responsibility to carry out the law. 6. the president appoints federal judges. 7. congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3rds vote in each house. 8. the legislative branch makes the laws.

The two principles mentioned are actually interconected. The power in a state is divided in three brances: legislative, executive and judiciary. This is the separation of powers. Moreover, in order to ensure that each of the branches does not exceeds its functions, a system of checks and balances is implemented so that each branch supervises the others.

Separation of powers:

Checks and balances:

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.