The Legislative Branch's Primary Check on Both the Judicial and Executive

question 63

Multiple Choice

The legislative branch's primary check on both the judicial and executive branches is the power to:

• A) veto executive or judicial decisions.
• B) approve appointments to the courts and agencies.
• C) appoint judges and cabinet officials.
• D) pass laws that establish term limits for the president and judges.

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