Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances
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Social Studies
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Brandon T Jordan
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Separation of powers
Back
The division of the country's powers into 3 branches so no one branch has more than the other.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The 3 branches of power in the government are spelled out in the _____. Options: Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, The US Constitution, Articles of Confederation
Back
The US Constitution
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This branch makes bills that can become laws.
Back
Legislative Branch
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This branch interprets the meaning of laws that have been created.
Back
Judicial Branch
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This branch enforces the laws that are in the federal government.
Back
Executive Branch
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which branch can veto a bill?
Back
Executive Branch
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which branch can override a veto?
Back
Legislative Branch
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
Back
Judicial Branch
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement is true about checks and balances?
Back
It is the controls that each branch has over the other branches.
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