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What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the context of lawmaking?
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the context of lawmaking?
Which mechanism allows Congress to challenge a government official's actions?
Which mechanism allows Congress to challenge a government official's actions?
What is a primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
What is a primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
Which action requires a supermajority vote in the Legislative Branch?
Which action requires a supermajority vote in the Legislative Branch?
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What is meant by Congressional Oversight?
What is meant by Congressional Oversight?
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Study Notes
Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances
- Statutes (laws) vs Executive Orders/Regulations: Laws passed by legislatures versus orders/regulations issued by executive branches.
- Executive Branch: Includes acts like executive orders and regulations.
- Precedents: Legal decisions by courts that guide future rulings.
- Judicial Review: Courts' power to assess laws and executive actions for constitutionality.
- Veto: Power to reject a proposed law.
- Supermajority Vote: A vote requiring more than half of the voters.
- Impeachment Process: Formal process for accusing and removing government officials from office.
- Congressional Oversight: Congress's monitoring of government activities to enforce laws.
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Test your knowledge on the Separation of Powers and the Checks and Balances system in the U.S. government. This quiz covers key concepts such as executive orders, judicial review, and the impeachment process. Explore how these principles interact to maintain a balanced government.
