Which of the following is an accurate comparison of checks and balances? legislative executive (a) the senate approves a nominee to the supreme court. the president vetoes a spending bill. (b) congress declares war on another country. the president signs a controversial bill into law. (c) congress votes to impeach a federal court judge. the president issues commands to the armed forces. (d) the house holds a hearing on a new tax bill. the president appoints a new appeals court judge.