Understanding the Three Powers of the State

Understanding the Three Powers of the State

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

History, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explains the three powers of the state: executive, legislative, and judicial. It discusses their historical origins, functions, and the importance of their separation to prevent the concentration of power. The executive power is responsible for executing government actions, the legislative power for creating laws, and the judicial power for administering justice. The video emphasizes the need for a balance of power and invites viewers to explore more about each power and the constitution.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary role of a king in historical governance systems?

To represent the country and impose laws

To create a democratic system

To ensure separation of powers

To act as a judge in courts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key function of the executive power?

Planning and executing government projects

Overseeing the legislative process

Judging legal cases

Creating laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who typically represents the executive power in a country?

A judge

A senator

A president or prime minister

A congressman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main responsibility of the legislative power?

Formulating laws and bills

Managing foreign policy

Executing government projects

Judging legal disputes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people is involved in the legislative process?

Governors and mayors

Congressmen and senators

Presidents and ministers

Judges and magistrates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What protects citizens from arbitrary laws created by the legislative power?

The executive power

The constitution

The judicial power

The parliament

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the judicial power?

To administer justice and uphold the constitution

To create laws

To execute government projects

To manage the country's economy

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the main actors in the judicial power?

Presidents and ministers

Governors and mayors

Judges, prosecutors, and magistrates

Senators and congressmen

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the separation of powers important in a state?

To simplify government processes

To prevent dictatorship and ensure democracy

To concentrate power in one branch

To increase the power of the executive

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary alongside the separation of powers to maintain a healthy democracy?

A strong military

A single-party system

Freedom of thought and a liberal democracy

A powerful executive branch

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