The legislative branch's power is being checked when the executive vetoes bills. The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both houses.
The executive branch (aka the president) checks the legislative branch (aka congress) by either signing or vetoing bills submitted to him, and by submitting bills to the legislative branch.
The executive branch (aka the president) checks the legislative branch (aka congress) by either signing or vetoing bills submitted to him, and by submitting bills to the legislative branch.
The branch of government that can veto bills is the executive branch, typically represented by the President. Once a bill is passed by the legislative branch (Congress), the President has the option to approve the bill by signing it into law or reject it by vetoing it.
Vetoing bills, proposing bills via the Vice President (also the head of the senate). In the event of a tie in the senate, the Vice President also casts the deciding vote.
vetoing bills
by supporting and signing particular bills while vetoing others
President of the United States?
The Legislature
vetoing something
They may override his veto with a 2/3 vote.
First, the legislative branch can pass a law. The way the executive branch checks that is by either agreeing with it or vetoing it.
The branches checked by the Legislative Branch are the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch to make sure they are doing their job.