Three Branches of Government Tutorial Flashcard

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What are the three branches of the federal government as established by the Constitution of the United States?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

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Philadelphia

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What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To create a long-lasting government

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In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

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1789

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What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

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To prevent any one group from having all the power

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Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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What role does the executive branch play in the U.S. government?

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Carries out laws

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Which branch of the U.S. government interprets the laws?

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Judicial

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How is the concept of checks and balances similar to a seesaw?

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It requires three branches balancing each other like people on a seesaw.

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Why should no branch of government become too powerful?

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To maintain equality and smooth government operation.