Checks and Balances

This system makes sure that no one branch can have too much power.

This branch can pass a law even if it's been vetoed by the President.

This branch appoints the judges for the Supreme Court.

After the President has appointed judges for the Supreme Court, this branch has to approve them.

This branch has the power to veto a bill, making it harder for that bill to become a law.

This branch has the power to declare acts of the President "Unconstitutional".

This branch has the power to impeach the President. This means they can remove the President from office.

This branch can declare a law "Unconstitutional" and it can no longer be a law.

This branch is Commander-in-Chief of the military.

This branch has the power to declare war.