Separation of Powers

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Separation of Powers is a term that refers to how the Constitution splits total power into ___ parts.

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3

Front

The Constitution is broken into 7 smaller components called Articles. Which articles focus on the executive, judicial and legislative branch in that order?

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2,3,1

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Each branch can ______ the power of each other in what is known as checks and balances.

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block

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Indicate which branch is blocking which branch in each scenario. The president appoints judges and justices.

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Executive blocks the judicial

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Congress confirms/refuses to confirm judges/justices. Options: E blocks J, L blocks J, J blocks E, E blocks L

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L blocks J

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Congress overrides (cancels out) presidential vetoes. Options: J blocks E, L blocks E, L blocks J, J blocks L

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L blocks E

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Trump vetoes (refuses to sign) Congressional legislation that would protect the environment. What is the relationship?

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E blocks L

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The House of Representatives votes to impeach President Trump. Options: E blocks L, E blocks J, L blocks E, L blocks J

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L blocks E

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The Supreme Court strikes down a law that supports school segregation.

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J blocks L

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The House of Representatives votes to impeach Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for taking bribes.

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L blocks J