The following would all be examples of Checks that the ..... Branch has over the ..... Branch 1. Authority to Call Special Sessions of Congress 2. Commander and Chief of the Military 3. Power to Veto Laws

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The following would all be examples of Checks that the ____ Branch has over the ____ Branch 1. Authority to Call Special Sessions of Congress 2. Commander and Chief of the Military 3. Power to Veto Laws

A	Legislative; Executive
B	Executive; Legislative
C	Judicial; Legislative
D	Executive:Judicial

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The legislative branch makes laws, but the President in the executive branch can veto those laws with a Presidential Veto. The legislative branch makes laws, but the judicial branch can declare those laws unconstitutional.

Detailed explanation-2: -LEGISLATIVE (Congress-Senate & House) has a check on EXECUTIVE by being able to pass, with 2/3 majority, a bill over President’s veto. LEGISLATIVE has a further check on EXECUTIVE through power of discrimination in appropriation of funds for operation of EXECUTIVE.

Detailed explanation-3: -The President has the power to veto a bill sent from Congress, which would stop it from becoming a law. Congress has the power to impeach Supreme Court Judges or Presidents. The Supreme Court has the power to overturn a law that they believe is unconstitutional.

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