Checks and Balances in Action

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Checks And Balances

In the United States federal government, the system of checks and balances is designed to prevent any single branch from gaining too much power. This is evident in various constitutional provisions that establish the interplay between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Which of the following scenarios most clearly illustrates the mechanism of checks and balances in action?

The President uses a line-item veto to reject specific provisions in a budget bill passed by Congress.

The Supreme Court invalidates a law passed by Congress that it deems unconstitutional.

Congress overrides a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate.

The President appoints a new Supreme Court justice who will serve for life.

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