Which of the following is an example of checks and balances. Check all that apply?

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3 hours ago

To answer your question effectively, I would need more specific examples or options that you are considering regarding checks and balances. However, I can provide a general definition of checks and balances and common examples:

Checks and Balances is a system that ensures that no one branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial) becomes too powerful. Each branch has the ability to limit the powers of the others.

Common examples include:

  1. Legislative branch (Congress) passing laws that can be vetoed by the executive branch (President).
  2. The judicial branch (Supreme Court) can declare laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional.
  3. The executive branch (President) can nominate judges, but those nominations must be confirmed by the legislative branch (Senate).
  4. Congress has the power to impeach the President, while the President can grant pardons that the judicial branch may not be able to overturn.

If you provide specific options, I can help you identify which ones exemplify checks and balances!