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Executive checks |
It has the power to check the legislative branch by vetoing laws that Congress wants to pass. |
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Legislative checks |
It may check the executive branch by passing laws over the veto by 2/3s vote in each house. |
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Judicial checks |
It may check both the legislative and executive by declaring laws unconstitutional. |
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Checks within congress |
The Senate and House are able to check each other by rejecting bills passed by the other. The House has the added check of sole power to start revenue bills. |
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Checks on the people |
A president is not elected directly by the people; only one-third of the Senate is elected at one time, and judges are not elected by the people. |