There is a major issue up for a vote in Washington D.C. A bill ending the requirement for students to attend school has just passed the House and Senate by a slim majority (51%). When the bill reaches the President's desk, he/she refuses to sign it into law, and instead sends it back to Congress. After many deals and agreements in Congress, 2/3rds of both chambers agree to vote "yes on the bill, and it becomes law. Which tool of checks and balances of power was not described in this example? • Congressional Override (supermajority) • Impeachment Legislative power • Veto * 1 point

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There is a major issue up for a vote in Washington D.C. A bill ending the
requirement for students to attend school has just passed the House and
Senate by a slim majority (51%). When the bill reaches the President's desk,
he/she refuses to sign it into law, and instead sends it back to Congress.
After many deals and agreements in Congress, 2/3rds of both chambers
agree to vote "yes on the bill, and it becomes law. Which tool of checks and
balances of power was not described in this example?
• Congressional Override (supermajority)
• Impeachment
Legislative power
• Veto
* 1 point
Answer

Impeachment

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The example given describes the use of the veto and legislative power, but not impeachment. Impeachment is the process of bringing formal charges against a...
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