Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time? Options: greater number of electors to the Electoral College, reduced representation in the United States Senate, increased funding from Congress for social programs, reduced representation in the House of Representatives

reduced representation in the House of Representatives

Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances? Options: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .” , “The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”, “Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress overrides a President's veto?

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Executive Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?

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Judicial Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a judge?

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Judicial Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when Congress creates lower federal courts?

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Judicial Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?

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Executive Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?

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Executive Branch

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What branch is having its power checked when the President calls a special session of Congress?

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Legislative Branch

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