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exam lesson name: government in the united states
exam number: 700110rr
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question 9 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. when congress doesnt approve a presidents choice for a federal court, this is an example of ______.

○ a. judicial review
○ b. filibuster
○ c. checks and balances
○ d. veto
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Explanation:

• Option A: Judicial review is the power of courts to declare laws or actions unconstitutional, not related to Congress approving judicial appointments.
• Option B: A filibuster is a tactic to delay or prevent a vote in the Senate, not about judicial appointments.
• Option C: Checks and balances ensure each branch (executive, legislative, judicial) has powers to limit the others. Congress (legislative) approving a president’s (executive) judicial appointment is an example of this system.
• Option D: A veto is the president’s power to reject legislation, not related to judicial appointments.

Answer:

C. checks and balances