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After examining Rousseau's and Montesquieu’s thoughts on government, determine which statement best illustrates the idea of checks and balances of power.(1 point)
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The people in society give up some individual freedoms.
The people in society give up some individual freedoms.

The Supreme Court has the power to override a veto.
The Supreme Court has the power to override a veto.

Congress must approve presidential appointments.
Congress must approve presidential appointments.

The president has the power to rule on the constitutionality of a law.
The president has the power to rule on the constitutionality of a law.
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Correct answer: "Congress must approve presidential appointments."

This shows checks and balances because the legislative branch (Congress) checks the executive branch by approving or rejecting the president’s appointments.