Which statement describes a checks and balances arrangement involving the executive and legislature?

• A. The executive veto cannot be overridden by the legislature
• B. The judiciary appoints cabinet members
• C. The legislature override a presidential veto with a simple majority
• D. The executive can pick cabinet members but legislature needs to approve them

Answer: (D)

Checks and balances show up when the executive proposes leaders to run the government’s key agencies, but the legislature has to approve those choices. This arrangement keeps power in balance: the executive can select capable people to run departments, while the legislature can review, modify, or reject nominees, providing accountability and preventing unilateral appointments. The other statements misstate how power is shared—vetoes can often be overridden only by a stronger legislative vote, the judiciary does not appoint cabinet members, and simply having the executive pick cabinet members without any legislative check would narrow accountability.