Checks and Balances
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- Q1What is the purpose of checks and balances in a government system?To establish a dictatorshipTo remove all branches of governmentTo prevent one branch from becoming too powerfulTo create division between branches30s
- Q2Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?Judicial branchLegislative branchExecutive branchAdministrative branch30s
- Q3Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?Judicial branchAdministrative branchExecutive branchLegislative branch30s
- Q4Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?Executive branchLegislative branchAdministrative branchJudicial branch30s
- Q5What is the main function of the legislative branch in checks and balances?To review lawsTo interpret lawsTo make lawsTo enforce laws30s
- Q6What is the role of the executive branch in checks and balances?To interpret lawsTo review lawsTo create lawsTo enforce laws and policies30s
- Q7What is the main function of the judicial branch?Executing lawsEnforcing lawsInterpreting lawsCreating laws30s