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26 December, 16:01

In the United States, both the executive branch, led by the president, and the legislative branch, led by Congress, share responsibility for passing laws. If Congress passes a bill that the president disagrees with, the president can veto it, preventing it from becoming law. Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in each of its two legislative houses. Which idea does this scenario best represent?

A. Popular sovereignty

B. Human rights

C. Social contracts

D. Checks and balances

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  1. 26 December, 16:05
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    Checks and balances, to ensure that one branch does not hold all the power
  2. 26 December, 16:06
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    D Checks and Balances
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