Question

The legislative branch (U.S. Congress) plays an important role in checking the power of the executive branch (President) and judicial branch (Supreme Court). Give two examples of possible situations, where this might happen under the powers laid out in the Constitution?

Answer 1

1. Perhaps the most powerful tool Congress has to check on a president's power is their ability to impeach the president, as it is currently happening. The house of representatives starts the impeachement process, and the Senate either confirms it or denies it.

2. Congress can excercise power over the Supreme Court by means of approving or disapproving future justices. More specifically the senate.