Practice What It Means (5.1) - Branches of Government - IB MYP Grade 10 Individuals & Societies - Civics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

💡 Hint: Think about how different branches interact.

Question 2 Easy

Name one branch of government.

💡 Hint: You learned about three branches.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in government?

Concentrate power
Maintain balance of power
Distrust citizens

💡 Hint: Consider why governments are structured this way.

Question 2

True or False: The Executive can unilaterally create laws without Legislative oversight.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the legislative process.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the checks and balances system in the U.S. government can be applied to strengthen democracy in another country. Provide specific examples.

💡 Hint: Think about current governance structures and how they differ from those in the U.S.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of recent executive orders in the context of checks and balances. Should the legislature have more power to control these orders?

💡 Hint: Review recent political history regarding executive actions.

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