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

1. The Congress overrides a presidential veto.
2. Senators are elected every six years.
3. Representatives of Congress have limits on campaign contributions.
4. The President appoints members of the Cabinet.
5. The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution.

my answer is #1 ?!

Yes, # 1.

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Yes, you are correct! Option 1, "The Congress overrides a presidential veto," is an action by the legislative branch that checks the actions of the executive branch. When a President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, it is within the power of Congress to override that veto by mustering a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This serves as a check on the power of the executive branch by ensuring that Congress can still pass a bill into law even if the President disagrees with it.

To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options and focus on understanding the role of each branch of government:

- Option 2, "Senators are elected every six years," is a feature of the legislative branch but not a direct check on the executive branch. It deals with the election process of senators, which is based on terms rather than a check on executive power.
- Option 3, "Representatives of Congress have limits on campaign contributions," deals with campaign finance regulations, which are an important aspect of democracy but not a direct check by the legislative branch on the executive branch.
- Option 4, "The President appoints members of the Cabinet," is an action by the executive branch, not a check on the executive branch. The appointment of Cabinet members is within the President's power and is not a means for the legislative branch to directly check the executive branch.
- Option 5, "The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution," is an action by the judicial branch, not a check on the executive branch. The Supreme Court's role is to interpret the law and ensure its constitutionality, serving as a check on both the legislative and executive branches.

By the process of elimination, you can determine that the correct answer is option 1.