Checks and Balances

This branch can override a presidential veto "checking" the executive branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices "checking" the judicial branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can impeach a president "Checking" the executive branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch confirms all appointments to the Supreme Court "checking" the executive branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can declare laws unconstitutional "checking" the legislative branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can withhold funding ($) for presidential initiatives (ideas) "checking" the executive branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch rejects treaties "checking" the executive branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can declare an executive action unconstitutional "checking" the executive branch.

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch approves all Cabinet appointments "checking" the executive branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

This branch can veto legislation "checking" the legislative branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial