Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?

Question

The President declaring war without approval from Congress

Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice

The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress

The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress

Answer 1

The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress.

This scenario best illustrates the system of checks and balances as it demonstrates the President's ability to check the power of Congress by vetoing a bill that they have passed. This action forces Congress to potentially revise the bill or gather enough votes to override the President's veto, preventing any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.