-Checks and balances list below how the two other branches of Government would 'check' the 3rd branch of government

1.The president declared that he is now the only ruler of the country and disbands Congress.

Congress:

supreme courts:

2.The supreme court decides that murder is legal.

President:

Congress:

3.Congress makes a law that say people are no longer allowed to have free speech.

President:

Supreme court:

4.The president starts a war China without Congress approval.

Congress:

Supreme court:

5.Congress refuses to pass a spending bill to keep the government running and then goes on recess for a month

Executive:

Supreme court:

The articles of confederation: article ii. each state retains its sovereignty =, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled article iii. the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all forced offered to, or attacks made upon them, or nay of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade or nay other pretence the united states, in congress assembled, shall never engage in a war.. nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money.. nor borrow money on the credit of the united states, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent approve to the same, nor shall a question on any other point, excerpt for adjourning from day to day, be determined, unless by the votes of a majority of the united states in congress assembled summary