Question

How do the three branches of the US government limit each other’s powers?

Answer 1

Each of the branches have specific powers over other branches which acts as checks and balances on each others power. It is based on the principle of separation of powers. Here are some important examples:

Executive Branch
Checks on Judiciary:
-Nominates Federal Judges
-Power to Pardon
-Executes Decisions Made
Checks on Legislative:
-Power to veto
-Can call emergency session of Congress
Legislative Branch
Check on Executive
-Impeachment
-Power of the purse
-Override vetoes
Checks on Judicial
-Approves federal judges
-Outlines courts appellate jurisdiction
-Can ignore or pass bills against judicial rulings
-determine size of the court
Judicial Branch
Checks on the Executive
-Can declare presidential orders, or actions unconstitutional
Checks on the Legislative
-Can declare bills or resolutions unconstitutional

Answer 2

Its a check and balance system. The legislative branch makes the laws, judicial interprets the law, and executive branch carries out the laws. This ensures that one branch doesn't control all three of the responsibilities.