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Branches of Government

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Judicial

Legislative (correct)

Executive

Administrative

What is the purpose of the principle of "checks and balances" in government?

To allow the branches of government to operate independently of one another

To provide a system of checks and balances on the power of the government by the people

To ensure that all branches of government are equal in power

To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful (correct)

Which of the following is an example of the judicial branch checking the power of the executive branch?

The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional (correct)

Congress passing a law that the president does not support

The president appointing a judge to the Supreme Court

The president vetoing a bill passed by Congress

Which principle of government is demonstrated when the president vetoes a law passed by Congress?

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Which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting laws?

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Legislative Branch

The branch of government that makes laws.

Executive Branch

The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.

Judicial Branch

The branch of government that interprets laws.

Separation of Powers

The division of government responsibilities into three branches.

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Checks and Balances

A system that prevents one branch from overpowering the others.

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Branches of Government

Three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legislative branch: makes laws
Executive branch: carries out laws
Judicial branch: interprets laws and applies them
Checks and balances: prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
Separation of powers: divides power among three branches
Each branch has unique powers
Each branch limits the power of the other two branches

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Explore the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. This quiz will test your understanding of how each branch operates and the system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their knowledge of government structure.