Question

The Constitution requires that the President's nominations to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate Which basic principle of the Constitution does this reflect?

A. check and balances
B. judicial review
C. limited government
D. federalism​

Answer 1

The correct answer is A, check and balances. The Constitution's system of checks and balances is designed to distribute power among the branches of government and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The requirement that the President's nominations to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate is an example of this principle at work, as it ensures that the President's power to make nominations is balanced by the Senate's power to approve or reject those nominations.