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overriding a veto

.Once Congress has passed a bill, the president has the power to veto that bill. In turn, Congress can override a regular presidential veto by a two-thirds vote of both houses. // The best example of checks and balances is that the president can veto any bill passed by Congress, but a two-thirds vote in Congress can override the veto.

Judicial checks Legislative

It can declare actions taken by the Legislative branches to be in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Creating amendments

check-Congress can effectively check the decisions of the Supreme Court.

legislative branch

checks judicial-Congress can override (cancel) a Presidential veto of legislation.

Executive Branch

checks judicial-The President also checks the Federal Courts by using his power to nominate judges and justices for positions in the federal court system.