Question

in 2006, the supreme court struck down president bushs plan to use military tribunals (courts) to prosecute persons captured in the war against terrorism, deciding that only congress has the power to provide for the creation of such court - like bodies. on which constitutional principle is this decision based?
o a checks and balances
o b federalism
o c popular sovereignty
o d limited government
question 7 (1 point)
which of the following provides an example of how the principle of checks and balances works?
o a the national court system spans the country, each of the 50 states has its own court system.
o b a democrat occupies the white house, republicans control the house and senate.
o c the government is not all - powerful; it can only do what the people give it the power to do.
o d the president selects a federal judge, congress (the senate) has to approve the nomination.

Explanation:

• Question 6: The Supreme Court (judicial branch) striking down the President's (executive branch) plan is an example of checks and balances. Checks and balances is the system where each branch of government (legislative, executive, judicial) can limit the powers of the other branches.
• Question 7: When the President (executive branch) selects a federal judge and Congress (legislative branch, specifically the Senate) approves the nomination, it shows one branch (executive) having an action (nomination) that is checked by another branch (legislative).

Answer:

• Question 6: a. checks and balances
• Question 7: d. The President selects a federal judge, Congress (the Senate) has to approve the nomination.