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Which of the following best describes a check on the judicial branch’s power?(1 point)
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Congress using its votes to override a president’s veto
Congress using its votes to override a president’s veto

the president signing a bill into law
the president signing a bill into law

Congress initiating the passage of a constitutional amendment
Congress initiating the passage of a constitutional amendment

the judicial branch overruling the president’s executive order
the judicial branch overruling the president’s executive order
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Answer 1

Congress initiating the passage of a constitutional amendment

Explanation: Congress (with the states) can amend the Constitution to overturn or limit judicial interpretations, which is a direct check on the judiciary’s power.