Asked by Mydogbear

The u.s. constitution provides that each of the three branches of the federal government has certain powers that can limit the powers of the other branches. These limitations are known as the system of checks and balances.

Which of the following actions is a check by the executive branch on the actions of the legislative branch.


(1) the senate votes against a treaty made by the president
(2) the president vetoes a bill passed by congress
(3) a federal court declares a presidential order to be unconstitutional.
(4) the president is elected for a four year term
(5) congress appropriated funds for the operation of government

I think #1 can someone please check my answer
Answered by Ms. Sue
No. The Senate is part of the Legislative Branch.
Answered by MyDogbear
Its got to be 1 or 5
I have been trying to do this by myself I need her with it now

read something about vetoes and and unconstitutional

I think #2 but not sure
Answered by Ms. Sue
Which is the Executive Branch?
Answered by Mydogbear
Executive has something to do with the federal
Answered by Mydogbear
Executive has something to do with the federal answer #3
Answered by Ms. Sue
You simply do not understand the system of checks and balances. It's one of the basic foundations of our government.

Please study this.

https://kids.usa.gov/three-branches-of-government/index.shtml

Answered by Mydogbear
I no you do not like to check more than 2 times I am trying to understand this by myself I think #5 I did read the article. Can you give me a hint can you say bad or good. I am Definitely going to ask teacher to explain a little more to me tomorrow.
Answered by Ms. Sue
We're looking for "check by the executive branch on the actions of the legislative branch. "

The executive branch is the President. The legislative branch is the Congress.

Which of your answers states that the President stopped something that Congress wanted to do?

Answered by Mydogbear
It's #2 if the teacher would have explained a lot better than he did I would have understood better
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, it's 2.

The site I posted for you has a wonderful explanation. I hope you studied it. Also -- if you don't know the meanings of some words, for heaven's sake, look them up.

Answered by Mydogbear
I look a lot of words up that I can't remember. I thank you so much for helping me out. I think I am going to remember this question forever.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome! And yay! Understanding our government is very important for American citizens.
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