Question

checks and balances
actual text
each branch has ways to check, or limit the power of, the other branches. this keeps the power of the branches balanced.
for example, the legislative branch makes the laws. the executive branch can approve a proposed law or veto a proposed law. the judicial branch can decide if a law is unconstitutional. this is called judicial review.
judicial review is the power to decide if laws and other government actions are allowed by the constitution.
checks and balances force the government to think carefully when it makes decisions and laws.
modified text
each branch has ways to limit the power of the other branches. this helps keep their power equal.
for example, the legislative branch makes laws. the executive branch can say yes or no to these laws. the judicial branch can decide if a law breaks the constitution rules. this process is called judicial review.
judicial review says if laws follow the constitution.
checks and balances make sure the government thinks carefully.

1. if the executive does not like a law, what can they do?
2. how do the branches make sure they are equal?

Explanation:

The text discusses the system of checks and balances in a government. Each branch (legislative, executive, judicial) has powers to limit the power of the other branches. For example, the judicial branch can conduct judicial review to determine if laws are constitutional, and the executive branch can veto proposed laws made by the legislative branch. This helps maintain an equal - power distribution among the branches.

Answer:

The branches make sure they are equal through checks and balances. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch can veto them, and the judicial branch can review if laws are constitutional.