The image below shows a newspaper headline describing an event in U.S. history.

Question

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 _____.

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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 can pass laws, while the executive branch has the power to veto them, ensuring that neither branch can dominate the decision-making process and that their powers are balanced against each other.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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 makes laws, and the executive branch can veto them, preventing any one branch from having too much power.