Using the image above and based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom answer the following:

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 _____.

(4 points)

Answer 1

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

2. This is an example of checks and balances because the President's nominee for a position must be approved by the Senate, ensuring that one branch does not have too much power over the other. The President nominates, but the Senate must confirm, providing a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.