2 2.2.6 Quiz: Principles of the Constitution Question 2 of 10
What is one way the judicial branch checks the power of the executive
branch?
A. Supreme Court justices are appointed for life.
B. Supreme Court justices must be approved by Congress.
O C. The Supreme Court can rule executive orders unconstitutional.
O D. The Supreme Court can veto legislation.
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The activities of the legislative and the executive branch is checked by the judicial branch. The judicial branch holds them accountable for unconstitutional acts and also strikes down the actions that it believes are unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court can declare the executive orders it acts to be unconstitutional e.g the actor the president of a country can be seen to be unconstitutional and this will then be removed. In this case, the power of the executive is limited and this is an example of checks and balances.

In conclusion, the Supreme Court can rule executive orders unconstitutional. The correct option is C.

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C The Supreme Court can rule executive unconstitutional

Explanation: C The Supreme Court can rule executive unconstitutional

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