"He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States...."

- from Section 2, Article II of the Constitution of the United States

How is this portion of the U.S. Constitution related to the principles of our government?
Responses
A It shows that the President has unlimited power to govern.It shows that the President has unlimited power to govern.
B It shows that the principle of Federalism in governing our country.It shows that the principle of Federalism in governing our country.
C It shows that there are checks and balances in our national government.It shows that there are checks and balances in our national government.
D It shows that the three branches have powers not held by the other two.

C It shows that there are checks and balances in our national government.