Checks and Balances

This branch can override a presidential veto.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can impeach a president or judge.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch confirms all appointments to the Supreme Court.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can declare legislation unconstitutional.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This president of the Senate is a member of this branch. He or she can break a tie vote in the Senate.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch approves treaties.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch approves all Cabinet appointments.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The president appoints justices to this branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can veto legislation.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial