Question
The U.S. Congress passes a bill to build a new railroad. The president vetoes, or rejects, the bill. It never becomes a law.
A. Federalism
B. Seperartion of powers
C. Checks and balances
D. Representative democracy
A. Federalism
B. Seperartion of powers
C. Checks and balances
D. Representative democracy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **C. Checks and balances**.
This concept refers to the system in which different branches of government can limit each other's powers, ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful. In this case, the president's veto acts as a check on the legislative power of Congress.
This concept refers to the system in which different branches of government can limit each other's powers, ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful. In this case, the president's veto acts as a check on the legislative power of Congress.