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AP United States Government and Politics
Multiple Choice

Congressional Action as a Check on Presidential Power

Very Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Checks And Balances

During the process of federal lawmaking in the United States, various mechanisms ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful. These mechanisms are often referred to as checks and balances. Consider the following scenario: The President proposes legislation that reallocates federal funds from education to military spending. To prevent this bill from becoming law, which of the following actions might the legislature (Congress) take, based on the constitutional framework of checks and balances?

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