Based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom:
What is one check that the legislative branch has on one of the other two branches of government?
What is one check that the executive branch has on one of the other two branches of government?
Example sentence frame:
A check the legislative branch has on ______ is_____.
A check the executive branch has on ______ is_____.
(4 points)
A check the legislative branch has on the executive branch is the power to impeach the president.
A check the executive branch has on the legislative branch is the power to veto bills passed by Congress.
Using the image above and based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom answer the following:
Part 1:
Which two parts of the federal government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Part 2:
How is this an example of checks and balances?
Please format your answer as follows:
1.The two parts of the federal government are ____ and _____.
2. This is an example of checks and balances because _____.
(4 points)
1. The two parts of the federal government are the executive branch and the legislative branch.
2. This is an example of checks and balances because the executive branch, represented by the President, is using its power to veto a bill passed by the legislative branch, represented by Congress. This demonstrates how each branch has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches and ensure a system of balance and accountability within the government.