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How can the U.S. Congress check the Executive branch?

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The other answers are correct, but also this: Congress could vote on whether to authorize military action against ISIL as described in the War Powers Resolution and as implied by the constitution. The constitution give Congress the power "to declare War", but makes the President Commander in Chief. read more

The U.S. Congress, also called the legislative branch, has several important powers that keep the executive branch in check. One of the most important checks Congress can exercise upon the executive branch is the power to overturn a presidential veto. read more

With all those checks the Judicial Branch also has a say and there have been numerous Supreme Court cases, where Congress and the Executive Branch did not see eye to eye and the Judicial Branch had to intervene. read more

The President in the executive branch can veto a law, but the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes. The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and can impeach the President and remove him or her from office. read more

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Checks and Balances
bensguide.gpo.gov

The Executive Branch
www.whitehouse.gov