Multiple choice

The United States Congress can check the executive branch of government by

  1. overriding vetoes

  2. declaring laws unconstitutional

  3. nominating judges

  4. appointing ambassadors
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Explanation

The legislative branch can check the executive branch by overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress. This is a key part of the system of checks and balances.

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