Constitution Basics

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What are the three branches of government in the United States?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative branch

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

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Judicial branch

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

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Executive branch

Front

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Front

Give an example of how the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch.

Back

Vetoing legislation

Front

Give an example of how the legislative branch can check the power of the judicial branch.

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Impeaching judges

Front

Give an example of how the judicial branch can check the power of the executive branch.

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Judicial review

Front

Why is the system of checks and balances important in a democratic government?

Back

The system of checks and balances is important in a democratic government to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Front

How does the system of checks and balances help prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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By allowing each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches through oversight and checks.