1.9 Practice Checks & Balances

Front

What is separation of powers?

Back

Idea that the power of the government should be divided into 3 separate branches

Front

Who influenced the idea of separation of powers?

Back

Montesquieu

Front

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

Back

Enforce laws

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

Make laws

Front

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

Back

Interpret laws

Front

What are checks and balances?

Back

Idea that each branch can limit the power of the others

Front

Who influenced the idea of checks and balances?

Back

Montesquieu

Front

What is one way that the Executive Branch checks the Legislative Branch?

Back

By vetoing bills

Front

What is one way the Executive Branch checks the Judicial Branch?

Back

By appointing judges

Front

What is one way the Legislative Branch checks the Executive Branch?

Back

By overriding vetoes