Which of the following can stop an executive order from being carried out?
I. Congress may pass a bill to nullify the order.
II. The Supreme Court can rule that the order is unconstitutional.
III. Three-fourths of the states can vote to nullify the order.
a. I only
b. III only
c. I and II only
d. II and III only
e. I, II, and III
Answer: c. I and II only
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