Question

While the Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional, the president
A. can veto judicial rulings.
B. sets the terms of the Justices.
C. selects the cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.
D. nominates judges.
Which of the following is NOT a check that the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch?
A. can impeach the president
B. approves presidential nominations
C. declare presidential acts unconstitutional
D. controls ...

Answer 1

While the Court can declare presidential acts unconstitutional, the president "D. nominates judges" and this is not a check that the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch: the fact that it "C. declare presidential acts unconstitutional", since this is one of the roles of the judicial branch.