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Executive checks

It has the power to check the legislative branch by vetoing laws that Congress wants to pass.

Legislative checks

It may check the executive branch by passing laws over the veto by 2/3s vote in each house.

Judicial checks

It may check both the legislative and executive by declaring laws unconstitutional.

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.

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.