Question

Explain how the Supreme Court was able to check the power of the executive

and legislative branches of government during the Great Depression. How did
the Court maintain balance between the other branches of government?

Answer 1

The Supreme Court was able to check the power of both Congress and President Roosevelt by declaring a law unconstitutional. The Court decided that Congress did not have the power to pass a law regulating business, nor was Congress able to transfer its authority to the executive branch.

Answer 2

The President in the executive branch can veto a law, but the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes. ... The judicial branch interprets laws, but the President nominates Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges who make the evaluations.

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