Congress Approves All Appointments to Federal Courts, but the Courts

question 2

Multiple Choice

Congress approves all appointments to federal courts, but the courts still provide a check on Congress. What power do the federal courts have over Congress?

• A) They can decide the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress
• B) They can impeach any member of Congress
• C) The Supreme Court, with support from lower courts, can bar Congress from meeting
• D) They appoint a new member if someone resigns

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