Question

What three factors are found in the system of checks and balances?

Congress may override a veto with three-fourths vote.
The president can veto legislation passed by Congress.
The Supreme Court may override a veto by three-fourths vote.
Congress has the power impeach the president for misconduct.
The president can only veto legislation passed by Congress with less than two-thirds vote in both houses.
The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional.

Answer 1

The correct answers are as followed:

2) The president can veto legislation passed by Congress.- This means that the president can stop a bill passed by Congress from becoming a law.

4) Congress has the power to impeach the president for misconduct.- Impeachment proceedings begin in the House of Representatives and continue in the Senate if enough evidence is found to have a trial.

6) The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional- This power was given to the Supreme Court in the famous court case Marbury vs. Madison in 1803. This power is known as judicial review.

Answer 2

The three factors that are found in the system of checks and balances are; The president can veto legislation passed by congress, Congress has the power to impeach the president for misconduct, and the Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional.