The Senate exercises special checks on the executive branch by having the power to
a. Originate all legislation involving taxation and appropriation
b. Approve presidential appointments and treaties with foreign countries
c. Override a presidential veto with a majority vote
d. Select the president if there is a tie in the electoral college
e. Appoint judges to the Supreme Court
Answer: b. Approve presidential appointments and treaties with foreign countries
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a. apprentice b. almanac c. immigrant d. indentured servant
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a) black authors who sought white acceptance b) corrupt black religious leaders c) white authors adopting black stories d) black editors refusing to publish black authors
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).