Question

1. which action is the best example of the judicial branch checking the executive branch? (dok 3 – analyze real examples) a. congress overriding a presidential veto b. the president appointing supreme court justices c. the supreme court ruling an executive order unconstitutional d. the senate approving a treaty

Explanation:

• Option A: This is the Legislative Branch checking the Executive Branch, not the Judicial Branch.
• Option B: This is the Executive Branch interacting with the Judicial Branch, not a check from the Judicial Branch.
• Option C: The Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) using judicial review to invalidate an executive order (from the Executive Branch) is a direct check by the Judicial Branch on the Executive Branch.
• Option D: This is the Legislative Branch checking the Executive Branch's treaty power.

Answer:

C. The Supreme Court ruling an executive order unconstitutional