One of the most basic principles of American democracy is a system of checks and balance that works to ensure a balance of power within the federal government. Some examples of checks and balances among branches include the Presidential veto, Legislative power to override a veto, Presidential power to appoint a Supreme Court Justice, and Legislative power to confirm or deny a Supreme Court Justice nominee. The division of power of nominating and confirming Supreme Court nominees was separated between the Executive and Legislative branches because the founders wanted to ensure that not one branch would exert dominance over the other federal branches and to make sure the President was not only nominating a justice out of friendship but based
