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AP United States Government and Politics
Multiple Choice

Checks and Balances Example

Medium Unit 2: Branches Of Government Checks And Balances

In the context of the United States government, checks and balances are foundational principles that help maintain the separation of powers among the three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Every branch holds some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches. This ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an example of checks and balances in action?

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