Draw Conclusions How does the power of

the Supreme Court act as a check on the other

branches of government?

The Supreme Court acts as a check on the other branches in the very fact that it can declare laws unconstitutional (a check on the legislature as well as the executive). The legislature passes laws, but if they are unconstitutional, the Supreme Court can have them thrown out. The executive branch can issue executive orders, but, similarly, the Supreme Court can have them thrown out if they are deemed unconstitutional.