Checks and Balances

Question 1

Three ways congress can check the president

Answer 1

Overriding a presidential veto
Power of the purse
The power to declare war

Question 2

What is the power of the purse

Answer 2

the ability to tax and spend public money for the Federal Government

Question 3

How can congress override a presidential veto?

Answer 3

a 2/3 majority vote