Articles 1-3 Check 2024

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What are Checks and Balances?

Back

A system where each branch of government checks the power of the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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What is the length of a term for a Senator?

Back

6 Years

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What are the three branches of government established by the separation of powers?

Back

Judicial, Executive, and Legislative.

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Which power is NOT granted to Congress?

Back

Issuing pardons to accused criminals.

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What branch of government did Article #2 of the US Constitution create?

Back

Executive.

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Define Separation of Powers.

Back

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

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What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

Back

To make laws.

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

Back

To enforce laws.

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

Back

To interpret laws.

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What is popular sovereignty?

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The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.