Question

1. this situation shows a check on which branch of government?

congress passes a law to give more money to the border patrol.
the president decides this law is not good for the country and vetoes (rejects) it.
a. federal
b. executive
c. judicial
d. legislative

1. a very powerful company leader is accused of fraud (breaking the law) with the u.s. government.

which constitutional principle makes sure he gets a fair trial, just like everyone else?
key words: fraud = lying or cheating for money fair trial = fair court process powerful = rich or important
a. limited government
b. rule of law
c. popular sovereignty
d. federalism

Explanation:

For question 14: Congress (Legislative Branch) passes a law, and the president (head of the Executive Branch) vetoes it. This veto is a check on the Legislative Branch's power, as it blocks their enacted law.
For question 15: The rule of law is the principle that all people, regardless of wealth or power, are subject to the same legal system and entitled to fair treatment under the law, which matches the scenario of a powerful leader getting a fair trial like everyone else.

Answer:

1. D. Legislative
2. B. Rule of law