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Describe how congress checked the executive branch

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each house of Congress serves as a check on possible abuses of power by the other. 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.

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Within the legislative branch, each house of Congress serves as a check on possible abuses of power by the other. ... 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.

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