Question

1. which of the following is a way in which the judicial branch kept the legislative branch from losing power to the executive branch?

by denying the president power to declare laws unconstitutional
by denying the president line - item veto
by denying the president full veto power
by denying the president the power of the armed forces

Explanation:

• The line - item veto would give the president more power to pick - and - choose parts of legislation. By denying it, the judicial branch helps maintain a balance where the legislative branch (which creates laws) doesn't lose too much power to the executive (the president).
• The president already does not have the power to declare laws unconstitutional (that's the judicial branch's power), so denying that to the president is not relevant in this context.
• The president has a full veto power (though Congress can override it), so denying full veto power is incorrect.
• The president is the commander - in - chief of the armed forces, and this is not related to the legislative - executive power balance in the way the question asks.

Answer:

by denying the president line - item veto