The Constitution Sets Out the Authority and the Limits of the Branches

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government. The term checks and balances means that

• A) Congress writes checks and the president balances the budget.
• B) each branch of government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches.
• C) each branch of government may exercise the authority of the other branches.
• D) the president "checks" the courts, which "balance" the laws.

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