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:

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return. Present value accounts for the time value of money.

Interest Rate

The financial obligation a borrower incurs to a lender, calculated as a percentage of the principal, for the right to use certain assets.

Deposits Increase

A rise in the amount of money held in bank accounts, often indicative of an economy's health or individual savings growth.

Compounded Annually

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods on a yearly basis.