Question

question 10 of 10
every bill which shall have passed the house of representatives and the senate, shall, before it become a law, be presented to the president of the united states; if he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his objections to that house in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it.
which principle is illustrated by this excerpt from the constitution?
a. popular sovereignty
b. checks and balances
c. rule of law
d. federalism

Explanation:

The excerpt shows the President's power to either sign or veto a bill passed by Congress. If vetoed, Congress can reconsider. This is a prime example of how one branch (Executive) can influence the actions of another (Legislative), which is the concept of checks and balances.

Answer:

B. Checks and balances