Question
Multiple Choice. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?(1 point)
Responses
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
Responses
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The scenario that best illustrates the system of checks and balances is:
**The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress.**
This example shows how the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch by rejecting legislation, while Congress can also override the veto with a sufficient majority.
**The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress.**
This example shows how the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch by rejecting legislation, while Congress can also override the veto with a sufficient majority.