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)

Question

• The people in society give up some individual freedoms.
• The Supreme Court has the power to override a veto.
• Congress must approve presidential appointments.
• The president has the power to rule on the constitutionality of a law.

Answer 1

The statement that best illustrates the idea of checks and balances of power is:

• Congress must approve presidential appointments.

This statement reflects the system of checks and balances by highlighting the way different branches of government (the legislative branch and the executive branch) can limit each other's powers and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.