Question

In 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Her nomination then went to the Senate, which held hearings and voted to confirm her.

Which check & balance is illustrated by the second part of this process?

Answer 1

The Senate's "advice and consent" power — i.e., the legislative branch checking the executive by holding hearings and confirming or rejecting the President's judicial nominees.