Question

1. which of the following is an example of the system of checks and balances in action?

the supreme court declaring a law unconstitutional.
the president delivering the state of the union address.
a state court reviewing a local law.
congress creating laws to govern international trade.

1. which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the law and determining its constitutionality under the principle of judicial review?

judicial branch
executive branch
legislative branch
state governments

Explanation:

• Question 4: The system of checks and balances is a principle where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others. The Supreme Court (judicial branch) declaring a law (created by the legislative branch) unconstitutional is a classic example of judicial review, which is a check by the judicial branch on the legislative branch. The President delivering the State of the Union is a duty of the executive branch but not a check - it's more of a reporting function. A state court reviewing a local law is an example of state - level judicial review but not part of the federal checks and balances system. Congress creating laws is a legislative function, not a check.
• Question 5: The judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court, has the power of judicial review. This means it can interpret laws and determine their constitutionality. The executive branch (President) enforces laws, the legislative branch (Congress) makes laws, and state governments operate at the state level and are not primarily responsible for federal - level judicial review.

Answer:

1. The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional.
2. Judicial Branch