Question

select the correct answer. which of the following is the best example of a check on presidential power? a. the supreme court finding a law unconstitutional b. the senate voting to pass a new law c. the president negotiating an international treaty d. congress overriding a presidential veto

Explanation:

To determine the best check on presidential power, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Supreme Court finding a law unconstitutional checks legislative or executive actions generally, but not specifically presidential power in a direct way related to overriding or limiting the president's power over legislation.
• Option B: The Senate passing a new law is a legislative action, not a check on presidential power.
• Option C: The president negotiating an international treaty is an exercise of presidential power, not a check on it.
• Option D: Congress overriding a presidential veto directly limits the president's ability to prevent a law from being passed, as the president's veto can be overridden by a two - thirds vote in both houses of Congress. This is a key check on presidential power in the legislative process.

Answer:

D. Congress overriding a presidential veto