Which of the following describes the principle of checks and balances?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Congress must make sure that the national budget is balanced.
Congress must make sure that the national budget is balanced.

One branch of government can check the power of another branch of government.
One branch of government can check the power of another branch of government.

Power is balanced equally between the federal government and the states.
Power is balanced equally between the federal government and the states.

States can check all laws passed by the federal government.

Answer 1

One branch of government can check the power of another branch of government.

Answer 2

Which of the following is the best example of the principle of checks and balances?
(1 point)
Responses

Congress passes a new law on immigration.
Congress passes a new law on immigration.

Courts uphold the conviction of a person who failed to pay income tax.
Courts uphold the conviction of a person who failed to pay income tax.

Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.
Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.

The president negotiates a treaty with Spain.