Answers 13011de CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US Government Unit Test — Unit testQuestion 24

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Question 24 • 13011de CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US Government

The president vetoes a bill proposed to become law by Congress. In this situation, what is the purpose of this power?

Answer

A

to limit the power of the legislative branch

B

to replace the power of the legislative branch

C

to strengthen the power of the legislative branch

D

to remove the power of the legislative branch

Explanation

A presidential veto is a check on Congress: it can prevent a bill passed by the legislative branch from becoming law. This limits the legislative branch’s power, but does not replace, strengthen, or remove it entirely. The correct choice is “to limit the power of the legislative branch.”

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