NES Physical Education Practice Test

Executive Branch. The President has the power to veto laws, serving as a check on legislation passed by Congress, and also to nominate Supreme Court justices (with the Senate confirming those nominees). This combination—veto power plus the appointment authority for high judges—is held by the Executive, which is why it’s the correct choice. The Legislative Branch makes laws and can override a veto with enough support, and the Judicial Branch interprets laws, while Monarchy isn’t the system in place here.