| Term | Definition |
| Executive to Judicial | The president appoints judges. The court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional |
| Judicial to Executive | Chief Justice presides over impeachment of president; may prevent executive action through injunction |
| Judicial to Legislative | The court can declare laws unconstitutional |
| Legislative to Judicial | The Senate must confirm the president's judicial appointments; Congress can impeach and remove judges from office |
| Legislative to Executive | Congress must approve presidential appointments; it controls the budget; it can pass laws over the resident's veto |
| Executive to Legislative | The president can veto congressional legislation; may propose legislation to Congress |