Post Utme Lead City University 2017 Government Question 9

Practice objective / multiple choice question 9 from the 2017 Post Utme Lead City University Government examination.

Post Utme Lead City University 2017 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 9 POST_UTME_LEAD_CITY_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism for preventing any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following best describes an example of checks and balances in action?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The president can veto a bill passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
B. The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional, but Congress can override the decision with a two-thirds majority.
C. The president can appoint judges to the Supreme Court, but the Senate can confirm or reject the appointment.
D. The president can dissolve Congress and rule by decree.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The president can veto a bill passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.

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This is Post Utme Lead City University 2017 Government Question 9. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Post Utme Lead City University Government examination.

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