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tnt_battle

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Which of the following is one of the checks and balances that exist among the branches of federal government in the United States?
 A) The House of Representatives must ratify treaties made by the President.
 B) The President may overturn a Supreme Court decision.
 C) The Supreme Court may interpret a law passed by Congress as being unconstitutional.
 D) The President must approve Supreme Court justices that are nominated by Congress.

Question 2

The government of Argentina has taken over all the country's banks. No compensation has been paid. Some U.S. citizens and businesses had accounts in the banks. Absent treaty provisions the takeover:
 A) can be set aside by a U.S. federal court because no compensation was paid.
 B) can be partially set aside by a U.S. federal court on the accounts of U.S. citizens and businesses.
 C) can be reviewed by the U.S. State Department.
 D) is immune from review under the act of state doctrine.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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