Question

Which of the following is the best example of a check on presidential power?
A.the supreme court finding a law unconstitutional
B.the senate voting to pass a new law
C.the president negotiating and international treaty
D.congress overriding a presidential veto

Answer 1

A would be the answer, I think.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

The U.S, government has three branches which is a way to guarantee none of them has too much power. The Congress has special ways to check the President and the President has special ways to check on the Congress as well.

The President can veto a bill he does not agree with. A vetoed bill goes back to Congress for further amendments or approval. However, a presidential veto can be overridden by 2/3 majority of votes in Congress. The bill then becomes law without being signed by the President.

This is an example of checking the presidential power by Congress.