Rank the checks and balances of each branch in order of significance.

Legislature

  • Overturn of presidential veto.
  • Ratification of treaties.
  • Confirmation of presidential appointments.
  • Power of the purse.

Executive

  • Presidential veto.
  • Power to propose legislation.
  • Patronage and appointments.
  • Issue of pardons.

Judiciary

  • Interpretation of the laws.
  • Interpretation of the Constitution.
  • Judicial review.