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Comparing Political Systems — Quiz

Question 5 • MASTER COURSE United States History

Read the paragraph. The US Congress passes a bill that limits the rights of citizens. This bill states that people can no longer gather for peaceful protests. However, the president vetoes the bill, so it does not become law. Which democratic principle does this demonstrate?

Answer
A
due process of law
B
checks and balances
C
federalism
D
republicanism

Explanation

The president’s veto can stop a bill passed by Congress from becoming law. This is checks and balances: one branch of government limits the power of another. The correct choice is checks and balances.

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