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

1. The Senate votes against a treaty made by the President.
2. The President vetoes a bill passed by congress.
3. A federal court declares a presidential order to be unconstitutional.
4. The President is elected for a four-year term.
5. Congress appropriates funds for the operation of government.
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Go through these and list what each branch of our gov't can do. I'll start you off.

#1 can be done by the Senate.
#2 can be done by _________________
#3 can be done by _________________
#4 can be done by _________________
#5 can be done by _________________

Now read the question again and tell us what you think?

awesome thank you Writeacher

You're welcome. Let us know what you decide.

Two of the possible answers include both the legislative and executive branches. Only one of these shows action by the executive branch.

What do you think the answer is?

found my answer it is answer 2... that's a check by the executive branch on the legislative branch! ;)

Yes ... by veto.

thank you for your help Writeacher ! on to the next question