The powers of the branches.

The real benefit of the checks and balances system is that it kills autocracy. It keeps the president from having absolute power. Here are some examples of the checks and balances:
? After the Civil War President Andrew Johnson vetoed over 20 bills.
? After the Civil War Congress overrode over 20 Presidential vetoes!
? In 1987 President Ronald Reagan appointed Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court, his nomination was defeated.
? In 1935 and 1936 the Supreme Court declared the NIRA and then the AAA (two New Deal programs passed during the Roosevelt administration) unconstitutional.
? In 1918 Congress refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, a peace treaty ending World War 1 that President Wilson had worked very hard on.
It has saved our country from total domination. It helps give us
Here are examples of the powers: Congress may pass laws........but the President can veto them.

The President can veto laws.......but Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote.

The President and Congress may agree on a law..........but the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.

The President can appoint Judges and other government officials.......but Senate must approve them.

Supreme Court judges have life terms.......but they can be impeached.
I hoped you learned something new. Thank you for reading!