1. gave Founders the idea for the separation of powers: gave Founders the idea for the separation of powers 2. the president refuses to spend money that Congress has authorized for a program: the president refuses to spend money that Congress has authorized for a program 3. freedom from prosecution: freedom from prosecution 4. law proposed by Congress to authorize spending money: law proposed by Congress to authorize spending money 5. used by the national government to control racial discrimination by the states: used by the national government to control racial discrimination by the states 6. a formal accusation by Congress of misconduct in office: a formal accusation by Congress of misconduct in office 7. power that Congress has obtained through the "elastic clause": power that Congress has obtained through the "elastic clause" 8. the exclusive right to manufacture and sell an invention: the exclusive right to manufacture and sell an invention 9. exists when the White House and Congress are controlled by different parties: exists when the White House and Congress are controlled by different parties 10. provision in law that lets Congress review and cancel actions of an executive agency: provision in law that lets Congress review and cancel actions of an executive agency Column B a. divided government bmerce clause c. patent d. impoundment e. appropriations bill f. Charles de Montesquieu g. immunity h. implied power i. legislative veto j. impeachment