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Question

Part 1:

Which two parts of the federal government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

Part 2:

How is this an example of checks and balances?

Please format your answer as follows:

1.The two parts of the federal government are ____ and _____.

2. This is an example of checks and balances because _____.

Answer 1

1. The two parts of the federal government are the legislative branch (Congress) and the executive branch (President).

2. This is an example of checks and balances because the legislative branch (Congress) has the power to impeach and remove the President from office for abusing their power or committing high crimes and misdemeanors. By conducting an impeachment inquiry and potentially voting on articles of impeachment, Congress is exercising its constitutional responsibility to check the actions of the executive branch and hold the President accountable for their actions.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

1. The two parts of the government involved are Congress and the President.

2. This is an example of checks and balances because Congress has the authority to impeach and remove the President for abuse of power or wrongdoing, demonstrating a check on the executive branch's actions.