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Congress ha passed a law forbidding freedom of religion for anyone other than Protestants. What can the President do to check Congress?
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
The operation of checks and balances is an example of the principle of -
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
Why is checks and balances important?
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
The President vetoes a law setting up a program for protection of natural resources. Congress thinks it should still be passed. What can Congress do to check the President?
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
A Supreme Court Justice, appointed for life, accepts a bribe to influence his decision on a case. What can Congress do to this member of the Supreme Court?
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
The Senate refuse to confirm the peace treaty. This is an example of -
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
In order to avoid discussing one of the President's favorite proposals, Congress adjourns early and goes home. What can the President do to check the Congress?
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
Two Justices on the Supreme Court who are considered by the President to be too liberal have retired, and new members of the Court need to be selected. What can the President do to make the court more conservative?
The legislative branch checking the executive branch
Appoint a justice
limited government
It prevents an abuse of power
Impeach and remove the justice
Call a special session
Override the veto
Veto the law
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