Practice Exam I

Question 5 • AP US Government and Politics

Refer to the chart. CongressPresident

Answer

Bills passed by Congress can be vetoed by the president.The Supreme Court can remove presidential appointments for dereliction of duty.

The Supreme Court can invalidate legislation passed by Congress.The president can be removed by Congress through the impeachment process.

Members of Congress can be removed from office by the Supreme Court.Members of the president’s cabinet can be subpoenaed to appear before Congress.

The president can refuse to spend money for programs appropriated by Congress.Congress can require the president to obtain preapproval for all international agreements.

Explanation

Choice B correctly identifies two checks and balances: the Supreme Court can declare legislation unconstitutional, and Congress can impeach and remove a president through the constitutional process. The other rows each include an inaccurate claim—for example, the Supreme Court cannot remove members of Congress from office, and the president cannot freely refuse to spend money Congress has appropriated.

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