Question

As part of the system of checks and balances, the legislative branch is responsible for which of the following?

A) Determining the constitutionality of a law
B) Appointing ambassadors to foreign countries
C) Selecting members of the president’s cabinet
D) Approving treaties made by the president

Answer 1

D is the correct answer.

The United States Senate has control over approving treaties made by the President and his State Department.

A is the purview of the Judicial Branch.

B is the purview of the Executive branch.

C is the purview of the Executive branch but the approval is done by the Legislative branch.