Practice - Checks on Power - 3.4
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Practice Questions
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What are the three branches of government?
💡 Hint: Think about the main roles each branch has.
What does the Legislative branch do?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main function of this branch.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of checks and balances?
💡 Hint: Think about how they function together.
True or False: The Legislative branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
💡 Hint: Consider which branch has that specific power.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how the checks on power can change based on political events, like a scandal leading to an impeachment.
💡 Hint: Reflect on historical impeachment cases and their outcomes.
Critically analyze the effectiveness of checks and balances in preventing governmental overreach in modern democracies.
💡 Hint: Consider current events relating to government actions.
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