The new President is tired of war. He believes that America has been tied up in other countries wars for too long and he is willing to make peace at any cost. He writes up a treaty saying that he will give the countries the U.S is at war with billions of dollars. He also says that America will no interfere with anything these countries do from this day forward. Most of by the citizens of this country dislikes this treaty, so Congress steps in and check the President power.

Question

The new President is tired of war. He believes that America has been tied up in other countries wars for too long and he is willing to make peace at any cost. He writes up a treaty saying that he will give the countries the U.S is at war with billions of dollars. He also says that America will no interfere with anything these countries do from this day forward. Most of by the citizens of this country dislikes this treaty, so Congress steps in and check the President power.

What power is being used? ______
What branch used this power? _____
What check is in place for it? _____
What branch is able to check that power? ___

Answer 1

The power being used is the power of checks and balances.

The branch that used this power is Congress.

The check in place for it is the ability of Congress to review and potentially reject the treaty proposed by the President.

The branch that is able to check this power is the legislative branch (Congress).