Question

question 10 of 10
the president shall have power to fill up all vacancies that
may happen during the recess of the senate, by granting
commissions which shall expire at the end of their next
session.³
which principle is illustrated by this excerpt from the constitution?

a. rule of law

b. checks and balances

c. republicanism

d. popular sovereignty

Explanation:

The excerpt describes the President's power to make recess appointments, but these appointments expire at the end of the Senate's next session. This shows that the executive branch's appointment power is limited by the legislative branch (Senate), reflecting the system of checks and balances where each branch restrains the others.

Answer:

B. Checks and balances