Which of the following is an example of vertical checks and balances?

Question

a) The president vetoes an act of Congress

b) The House of Representatives votes to impeach the president.

c) The Supreme Court declares an act of Congress unconstitutional.

d) States refuse to ratify a constitutional amendment.

e) Congress overrides a presidential veto.

Answer 1

A, B, C, and D. E is Congress abusing its power, much like an Executive Order.

OH Vertical!  E then.

Answer 2

D is an example of vertical checks and balances.

A, B, C, and E are all examples of branches of the national government checking and balancing powers of other parts of the national government.

D is state government checking and balancing powers of the national government.