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Read the following scenario and answer the question below.

In the State of the Union speech, the president recommends that Congress lower taxes. Congress responds that the government needs the funds created by taxes. The president then issues an executive order to lower taxes. The Supreme Court declares the executive order unconstitutional, determining that the action is a violation of separation of powers.

Which of these is described in this scenario?

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

checks and balances

User Moilejter
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Answer:

Im pretty sure the answer is Checks and Balances

Step-by-step explanation:

Because each branch has the power to stop another branch from doing something stoopid

Hope this helps! :)

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