USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What branch is having its power checked when ____ Congress impeaches a president?
A
Legislative Branch
B
Executive Branch
C
Judicial Branch
D
none
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The President in the executive branch can veto a law, but the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes. The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and can impeach the President and remove him or her from office.

Detailed explanation-2: -The president can veto legislation created by Congress and nominates heads of federal agencies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The legislative branch writes the laws. It has the most checks against any other branch of government and is the largest branch in terms of the number of people involved. The legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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