Describe how the three branches of U.S government each work to check and balance the power of the others. Give examples of how these checks and balances keep any one branch from becoming to powerful.
(please make it sound like a fifth grader and less than 200 words thank you)
The three branches of the U.S. government are the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Each branch has its own job and works together to make sure no branch becomes too powerful.
The Executive Branch, led by the president, makes sure laws are enforced. The president can veto bills passed by Congress, but Congress can override the president's veto with a two-thirds vote.
The Legislative Branch, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes laws. They can impeach the president or other government officials if they are not doing their job properly.
The Judicial Branch, which includes the Supreme Court, interprets laws. They can declare laws made by Congress or decisions made by the president unconstitutional.
These checks and balances help prevent one branch from having too much power. For example, if Congress makes a law the president doesn't like, the president can veto it. But if two-thirds of Congress agrees, they can still pass the law without the president's approval. This way, no one branch has all the power.