Question

What is an example of checks and balances?

(1) the legislative branch passing a law that applies to everyone

(2) the president appointing cabinet members

(3) the Senate approving a justice appointed by the president

(4) the Congress declaring war on another country

Answer 1

1. the system of checks and balances is used to make sure that one branch of the government doesn’t have more than the other

Answer 2

I think it's 1, the legislative.