What is the purpose of Checks and Balances in the Constitution?
Constitution

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
To ensure one branch does not become more powerful than another.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a Right of the Accused: Not Self Incriminate (5th), Speedy Trial (6th), Right to Bear Arms (2nd), No Cruel and Unusual Punishment (8th)?
Back
Right to Bear Arms (2nd)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This amendment ended slavery
Back
13th
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is an example of a Presidential check against the Judicial Branch: Appoint federal judges, Veto Laws, Dismiss Civil Cases, Create Foreign Policy?
Back
Appoint federal judges
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Bill of Rights is...
Back
The first ten amendments of the Constitution.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
All of the following expanded voting rights EXCEPT.... 15th, 18th, 19th, 26th
Back
18th
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice. This is called...
Back
Double Jeopardy
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