Post Utme Veritas University 2019 Government Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2019 Post Utme Veritas University Government examination.

Post Utme Veritas University 2019 Government Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 31 POST_UTME_VERITAS_UNIVERSITY • 2019 • GOVERNMENT • objective

The concept of Separation of Powers is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following best describes the checks and balances that exist between the Executive and Legislative branches of government?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The President can veto legislation passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
B. The President can appoint judges to the Supreme Court, but Congress can impeach and remove them.
C. Congress can declare war, but the President can negotiate treaties.
D. The President can issue executive orders, but Congress can pass laws to override them.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The President can veto legislation passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.

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This is Post Utme Veritas University 2019 Government Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Veritas University Government examination.

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