Checks and balances refer to the system in which different branches of government have the ability to limit each other's powers, ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful. Here are some actions that typically demonstrate this principle:
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Veto Power: When the executive branch (e.g., the president) vetoes legislation passed by the legislative branch (e.g., Congress), it shows the balance of power between these two branches.
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Judicial Review: When courts (judicial branch) review laws passed by the legislature (and signed by the executive) to determine their constitutionality, this is a check on legislative and executive power.
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Impeachment Proceedings: The legislative branch can impeach members of the executive branch or the judiciary, demonstrating a check on those branches by the legislature.
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Approval of Appointments: The legislative branch’s power to confirm or reject appointments made by the executive branch (such as federal judges, cabinet members, etc.) is another example of checks and balances.
If you have specific actions in mind from a list, please provide them, and I can identify which one best demonstrates the principle of checks and balances.
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