(26a) Which of the following best explains how the system of checks and balances limits the powers of the executive branch?

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The judicial branch can impeach the president if executive actions are deemed unconstitutional.

The president can remove members of the Supreme Court to ensure they align with executive decisions.

The president can declare laws unconstitutional, limiting the power of the judicial branch.

Congress has the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote, preventing the president from having unchecked power over legislation.

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The option that best explains how the system of checks and balances limits the powers of the executive branch is:

Congress has the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote, preventing the president from having unchecked power over legislation.

This statement illustrates the mechanism by which the legislative branch can check the executive branch's power, thereby ensuring that the president cannot unilaterally control the legislative process.

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