Which of the following best describes a check on the judicial branch’s power?(1 point)
Responses
the judicial branch overruling the president’s executive order
the judicial branch overruling the president’s executive order
Congress using its votes to override a president’s veto
Congress using its votes to override a president’s veto
the president signing a bill into law
the president signing a bill into law
Congress initiating the passage of a constitutional amendment
Congress using its votes to override a president's veto
How does the system of separation of powers help to avoid tyranny?(1 point)
Responses
The president initiates constitutional amendments, so the judicial branch can be checked.
The president initiates constitutional amendments, so the judicial branch can be checked.
Separation of powers allows for judicial appointments to be made solely by the president.
Separation of powers allows for judicial appointments to be made solely by the president.
The president can appoint anyone they want, so presidential power remains separate from the other branches.
The president can appoint anyone they want, so presidential power remains separate from the other branches.
Each branch of government has separate and distinct powers, preventing any branch of government from taking over the other branches.
Each branch of government has separate and distinct powers, preventing any branch of government from taking over the other branches.
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