AP U.S. Government and Politics / Foundations of American Democracy
Lesson
Checks and balances
How one branch constrains another.
Explanation
Checks and balances allow one branch to constrain actions of another. Examples include presidential vetoes, congressional oversight, Senate confirmation of certain appointments, and judicial review.
Practice
Original Marlow Works items. Check the answer explanation after you try.
Federalism in the United States is best described as:
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AP U.S. Government and Politics course page
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Introduction to Political Science
Open political science background for institutions and behavior.
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