Understanding Government Branches Flashcard

Front

¿Cuál es el papel principal del Poder Legislativo?

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Hacer leyes

Answer explanation

The main role of the Legislative Branch is to make laws. This branch, which includes Congress, is responsible for drafting, debating, and passing legislation that governs the country.

Front

¿Qué rama del gobierno es responsable de hacer cumplir las leyes?

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Ejecutiva

Answer explanation

The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws, implementing policies, and administering government functions. In contrast, the Legislative branch makes laws, and the Judicial branch interprets them.

Front

¿Cuál es la función principal del Poder Judicial?

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Interpretar las leyes

Answer explanation

The primary function of the Judicial Branch is to interpret laws. This involves reviewing and applying laws to ensure they align with the Constitution, distinguishing it from the Legislative Branch, which makes laws, and the Executive Branch, which enforces them.

Front

¿Qué rama del gobierno puede declarar leyes inconstitucionales?

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Judicial

Answer explanation

The Judicial branch has the authority to interpret laws and determine their constitutionality. This power, known as judicial review, allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional, making 'Judicial' the correct answer.

Front

¿Cómo se llama el sistema que asegura que ninguna rama del gobierno se vuelva demasiado poderosa?

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Controles y Equilibrios

Answer explanation

The system called 'Checks and Balances' ensures that no single branch of government—executive, legislative, or judicial—can dominate the others, maintaining a balance of power among them.

Front

¿Qué rama del gobierno tiene el poder de vetar proyectos de ley?

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Ejecutiva

Answer explanation

The Executive branch has the power to veto bills passed by the Legislative branch. This means the President can reject legislation, preventing it from becoming law.

Front

¿Cuál es el término para dividir las responsabilidades del gobierno en diferentes ramas?

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Separación de Poderes

Answer explanation

The term 'Separation of Powers' refers to dividing government responsibilities into different branches, ensuring that no single branch has complete control, which promotes a system of checks and balances.

Front

¿Quién es parte del Poder Ejecutivo?

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El Presidente

Answer explanation

The Executive Branch is led by the President, who is responsible for enforcing laws and managing the government. Congress and the Supreme Court are part of the Legislative and Judicial branches, respectively.

Front

¿A qué rama del gobierno pertenece el Congreso?

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Legislativa

Answer explanation

Congress is part of the Legislative branch of government, which is responsible for making laws. The other branches are Executive, which enforces laws, and Judicial, which interprets laws.

Front

¿Cuál es una forma en que el Poder Legislativo puede controlar el poder del Poder Ejecutivo?

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Rechazando un veto presidencial

Answer explanation

The Legislative Branch can check the Executive Branch by overriding a presidential veto, which requires a two-thirds majority in both houses. This action limits the President's power to reject legislation.