Which of the following are checks and balances set up by the Constitution? Select four items.

The President appoints, but Congress approves judges.
Congress can impeach the President.
The President commands the military; Congress declares war.
The states have certain powers not granted to the national government.
Congress passes laws, but the President must sign them.
The courts can declare laws unconstitutional.

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The four checks and balances set up by the Constitution are:

  1. The President appoints, but Congress approves judges.
  2. Congress can impeach the President.
  3. The President commands the military; Congress declares war.
  4. The courts can declare laws unconstitutional.

These mechanisms ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

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