The image below shows a newspaper headline describing an event in U.S. history. Using the image above and based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom answer the following: Part 1: Which two branches 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 and the executive branch.
2. This is an example of checks and balances because the legislative branch (Congress) has the power to create laws, while the executive branch (the President) has the authority to veto or enforce those laws, ensuring that neither branch has unchecked power over the other.