Question

in the united states, different branches of government have the ability to limit the power of other branches of government, a system known as checks and balances. which of the following was an example of checks and balances in the athenian or roman governments?
a. roman consuls could veto each others decisions.
b. roman senators served for life.
c. athenian citizens could vote in the assembly.
d. athenian trials were done by citizen juries.

Explanation:

Checks - and - balances involve one part of government limiting another's power. Roman consuls could veto each other's decisions, showing one consul limiting the power of the other. Option B is about tenure, C is about citizen voting rights, and D is about the jury system, none of which directly show checks - and - balances.

Answer:

A. Roman consuls could veto each other's decisions.