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Which of the following is an example of a state legislature carrying out a commonly held judicial power?

a. The legislature proposes a new amendment to the state constitution
b. The legislature votes to impeach a member of the state executive branch
c. The legislature raises taxes and fees to balance the state budget
d. The legislature rejects the governor's appointment of a state officer

User Jonesy
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I believe b. The legislature votes to impeach a member of the state executive branch
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The second alternative is correct (B).

Legislative power has the prerogative to remove a certain member of the executive power through the process of impeachment. This can happen at both the national and state level and it is a way for the legislature to enforce a common judiciary.

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