3 Branches of the US Government and Their Powers and Checks

1. Executive Branch - the President and his staff (the Vice President ECT.)
1. Powers
1. Able to veto any law passed by Congress
2. Able to sign legislation into law
3. Officially the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
4. Head of State 
2. How he is kept in place
1. Congress can override the President if there is a 2/3 majority
2. Supreme Court Judges can ovverule a law if they declare it unconstitutional
2. Judicial Branch – the Supreme Court
1. Powers
1. Able to override any law if they deem it unconstitutional
2. Method to be kept in place
1. They are elected by the President and confirmed by Senate
2. Can be removed from office by the Congress
3. Legislative Branch – Congress IE Senate & House of Representatives
1. Powers
1. Can enact Legislation
2. Can declare war