MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
CREATING STATE CONSTITUTIONS AFTER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Colorado passed a law setting up middle schools. Congress decides to give each state money for special school programs.
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Both Pennsylvania and the federal government collect taxes.
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The president appointed a federal judge, but the Senate did not approve her appointment.
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Congress passed a rule allowing 18-year-olds to vote. The Senate approved it.
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most common examples of checks and balances comes with passing legislation. The legislative branch (aka Congress) is responsible for passing bills. Bills must pass through both the House of Representatives and the Senate. But before the bill can become law, the President (executive branch) has to sign it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Veto power. Once Congress has passed a bill, the president has the power to veto that bill. In turn, Congress can override a regular presidential veto by a two-thirds vote of both houses.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which scenario is an accurate example of how branches of the federal government can check each other’s power? congress overrides a presidential veto to make a new law, but the Supreme court rules that the law is unconstitutional.