The Constitution Sets Out the Authority and the Limits of the Branches

Multiple Choice

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government. The term checks and balances means that

A) Congress writes checks and the president balances the budget.
B) each branch of government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches.
C) each branch of government may exercise the authority of the other branches.
D) the president "checks" the courts, which "balance" the laws.