Question

Which is NOT an example of a congressional check on the executive branch?

Question 3 options:

the confirmation process for presidential appointees


impeachment


congressional override of a veto


casting the tie-breaking vote in the Senate

Answer 1

When the president appoints someone to (say) the Supreme Court, he knows congress is going to raise a protest. That is a limitation on his power. He cannot appoint just anyone. There will be opposition. Not A

Impeachment. How much bigger a limitation can there be? Removal from office is certainly a limitation of power. Not B

Overriding a veto. The president says no. Congress says yes. Congress eventually wins. Not C.

D is a power granted to the executive branch. It is the answer.