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Consider the following sequence of events: Congress passes a law The President vetoes it Congress overrides the veto The law is appealed to the Supreme Court, which rules it unconstitutional What?
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Which scenario is an accurate example of how branches of the federal government can check each other's power?
The president vetoes a law passed by Congress, but Congress overrides the veto with a two-thirds majority vote. (APEX)
Congress passes a law The President vetoes it Congress overrides the veto The law is appealed to the Supreme Court which rules it unconstitutional What?
"What?" indeed! If the Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional, that ends it. The only ones who can overturn that are some future Supreme Court.
What is the following enables the supreme court to deem acts of the president and of congress unconstitutional?
The power of judicial review.seperation of powers
Which action best illustrates the system of checks and balances in the United States government?
When President proposes a bill, a congress (both House and Senate first have to approve it. Then the president can sign the bill into law or veto it. If he vetoes it, Congress can override the bill and make it a law. The Judicial branch, though, can declare it unconstitutional. War, or Treaties- President can make treaties and send troops, but Congress have to approve the treaty and war.
which scenario is an accurate example of how branches of the federal government can check each other’s power?
The president vetoes a law passed by Congress, but Congress overrides the veto with a two-thirds majority vote. (APEX)
What power overrides the power of congress?
In addition to Congressional overrides, which allows Congress to overrule a Presidential Veto, they also can impeach him. If Congress believes the President is responsible for wrongdoing or is acting outside his rights as President they can try him and impeach him if necessary.
Which of the following is an example of the presidents ability to check the power of congress?
The supreme court can make sure the president doesn't abuse his power by deeming laws bills passed by the president unconstitutional.
Who has the ability to veto unsatisfactory bills from congress?
President or Supreme Court can find it unconstitutional.
What happens if Congress overrides the veto of a bill?
If Congress overrides Presidential veto of a bill then it will become a law. A two-thirds or greater vote is needed in both the House and the Senate for this to happen.
What is the term for the power the judiciary has to declare acts of the president or congress unconstitutional?
the answer is judicial reveiw!!
According to the Kentucky and Virginia resolves a law of congress could be declared unconstitutional by?
the president
What is is the term for the power the judiciary has to declare acts of the president of congress unconstitutional?
the answer is judicial reveiw!!
