Question

Which of the following actions demonstrates the principle of checks and balances?(1 point)
Responses

The Supreme Court reviews laws passed by Congress
The Supreme Court reviews laws passed by Congress

The President appoints judges to the Supreme Court
The President appoints judges to the Supreme Court

Congress proposes amendments to the Constitution
Congress proposes amendments to the Constitution

State governments create their own laws

Answer 1

The action that demonstrates the principle of checks and balances is:

**The Supreme Court reviews laws passed by Congress.**

This action illustrates how the judicial branch can check the legislative branch by determining whether laws are constitutional.