The legislative branch is responsible for making laws, while the executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws, the judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws, and the president is responsible for appointing judges.

The legislative branch does not have the power to declare war. This power belongs to the executive branch.

The legislative branch is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.

The House of Representatives has 435 members, apportioned among the states based on population.

Senators serve six-year terms, with one-third of the Senate up for election every two years.

Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms.

A bill becomes a law when it is introduced in the House of Representatives, passed by the House of Representatives, passed by the Senate, and signed by the President.

The President can veto bills, sign bills into law, and propose legislation.

The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional, interpret laws, and overturn laws.

The purpose of checks and balances is to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful, to ensure that the government is responsive to the needs of the people, and to protect the rights of minorities.

All of the above are examples of checks on the power of the President.

All of the above are examples of checks on the power of Congress.

All of the above are examples of checks on the power of the Supreme Court.

Checks and balances are an important part of the United States government because they prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful, ensure that the government is responsive to the needs of the people, and protect the rights of minorities.