Which of the following is an example of the principle of checks and balances?

A. Members of congress have have the power to raise their own salaries

B. Federal courts have the power to hear cases involving federal law

C. Presidents can appoint officers to the armed forces

D. Presidents can veto an ct of congress

pls help me its overdue

4 answers

B and D, but I think your teacher is probably looking for D.

Do you know why D is correct?
“Checks and balances” means that each of the 3 branches of our federal government are checking the others and making sure they don’t overreach, that they stay within what our constitution states each can do.
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