Which of the Following Is a Check by the Legislative

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a check by the legislative branch on the powers of the executive branch?

• A) Congress may rule that a presidential action is unconstitutional.
• B) The Supreme Court may veto presidential orders.
• C) The Supreme Court recommends legislation to the judicial branch that is assured to pass constitutional muster.
• D) The president may veto a law passed by the legislative branch.
• E) The Senate must consent to all presidential appointees to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Gastrosplenic Vein

A blood vessel that drains blood from the stomach and spleen into the portal venous system.

Lumbar Vein

A vein that drains the posterior wall of the abdomen and the spinal cord in the lumbar region.

Ventral Thoracic Vein

A vein located in the ventral (front) part of the thorax, involved in blood circulation.

Subscapular Vein

A vein located beneath the scapula, responsible for draining blood from the shoulder and upper back areas.