| Term | Definition |
| Executive Powers | veto federal bills, carry out federal laws, commander in cheif |
| Executive Checks | congress can override vetos (3/4), 60 days of military force, supreme court can declare acts unconstitutional |
| Legislative Checks | Presidential veto, supreme court can rule laws unconstitutional, both houses of congress must vote to pass laws |
| Judicial Powers | Interprets laws, applies laws, can declare congress/executive laws unconstitutional |
| Judicial Checks | Congress can propose amendments to overturn judicial decisions, congress can impeach federal judges, president appoints judges |