How does each branch of the government check the other two branches?

The separation of powers into three branches of government involves a checks and balances system in order to express the separation and equality of power.

Here are some examples:

Executive Branch ---> Legislative Branch:

can veto any bill of law, propose a law, or call special sessions

Executive Branch ---> Judicial Branch:

appoints justices to Supreme Court, grants pardons

Judicial Branch ---> Legislative Branch:

can declare laws unconstitutional

Judicial Branch ---> Executive Branch:

declare executive orders unconstitutional, are appointed to the Supreme Court for life

Legislative Branch ---> Executive Branch:

can override presidential vetoes, can impeach the president, budget control, ratifies treaties

Legislative Branch ---> Judicial Branch:

confirms presidential appointments, can impeach federal judges, established courts and set number of judges