Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?
A) a requirement that states lower their drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs
B) media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period
C) the Supreme Court's ability to overturn a lower court decision
D) the requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate
E) the election of the President by the electoral college rather than by direct election
Answer: D
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