Checks and Balances in Legislative Oversight of the Executive

Very Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Checks And Balances

The framers of the Constitution established a system of checks and balances to prevent the concentration of power within any single branch of government. One crucial aspect of this system involves the powers that the legislative branch holds in relation to the executive branch. Which of the following actions is an example of the checks and balances system specifically involving the legislative branch's authority over the executive branch?

The Supreme Court rules an executive order unconstitutional.

Congress overrides a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote.

The President appoints ambassadors with the Senate's approval.

Congress initiates impeachment proceedings against a sitting president.

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