Question

3 which of the following are examples of \checks and balances\ of power in the u.s. government? choose four. the president can veto bills passed by congress congress may impeach and remove federal judges the leader of the house of representatives can act as commander-in-chief of the military the senate can reject the presidents judicial nominees the supreme court can declare laws unconstitutional

Explanation:

To determine examples of checks and balances:

• "The president can veto bills passed by Congress": Executive (president) checks Legislative (Congress) → valid.
• "Congress may impeach and remove federal judges": Legislative (Congress) checks Judicial → valid.
• "The leader of the House of Representatives can act as Commander - in - Chief of the military": The Commander - in - Chief is the president (Executive), not the House leader. This is incorrect.
• "The Senate can reject the president’s judicial nominees": Legislative (Senate) checks Executive (president's nominations) → valid.
• "The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional": Judicial (Supreme Court) checks Legislative (laws) → valid.

Answer:

A. The president can veto bills passed by Congress
B. Congress may impeach and remove federal judges
D. The Senate can reject the president’s judicial nominees
E. The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional