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Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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Arlene Proa

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Open Ended

Why is it important to divide the power of the government?

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Multiple Choice

 

This branch makes bills that can become laws.

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism

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Multiple Choice

This branch interprets the meaning of laws that have been created.

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism

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Multiple Choice

This branch enforces the laws that are in the federal government.

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism

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Open Ended

How does the system of Checks and Balances promote cooperation between the branches of government?

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Multiple Choice

Which branch can veto a bill?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism

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Multiple Choice

The purpose of the system of checks and balances is to prevent

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any branch from becoming too powerful

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people from losing their rights

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states from losing more power

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the government from changing the Constitution

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Multiple Choice

Which branch can override a veto?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism

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Multiple Choice

Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Federalism

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