Question

declares acts of congress unconstitutional
removes federal judges from office
creates lower federal courts
which of the following are examples of ways that the legislative branch can check, or limit,
other branches? select all that apply.
removing a federal judge for bad behavior
voting not to approve a presidents nominee for a federal office
nominating someone to serve as a federal judge
overriding a presidential veto

Explanation:

• removing a federal judge for bad behavior: The legislative branch (Congress) has the power to impeach and remove federal judges, which is a check on the judicial branch.
• voting not to approve a president’s nominee for a federal office: The Senate (part of the legislative branch) confirms presidential nominees. Rejecting a nominee checks the executive branch.
• nominating someone to serve as a federal judge: This is an executive branch (president) power, not legislative. So this is incorrect.
• overriding a presidential veto: Congress can override a presidential veto with a supermajority, checking the executive branch.

Answer:

• removing a federal judge for bad behavior
• voting not to approve a president’s nominee for a federal office
• overriding a presidential veto