How well does the constitution strike a balance of authority among the three branches of government?

The constitution strikes a balance of authority among the three branches of government through checks and balance.

Executive Branch:
- President signs or vetoes legislation
- President appoints Justices
- President Commander in Chief

Judicial Branch:
- Justices serve for life, free from control of other balances
- Supreme Court rules on constitutionality of law or executive action

Legislative Branch
- Congress declares war
- Congress passes law
- Senate confirms Justices/ presidential appointees

The effectiveness of these checks and balances depends on how each branch exercises their "checks" on the other branches.