The split of authority among the three branches of government is known as the __.
Intro to Civics/Federal Government Chart

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
Separation of powers
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Back
A system of checks and balances.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who makes the laws for the United States?
Back
Elected officials who serve in Congress
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main responsibility of the executive branch at the U.S. and Virginia levels of government?
Back
Executing or carrying out the laws
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The President is the chief executive at the federal level of government, while the __ is the chief executive at the state level.
Back
Governor
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Senate and House of Delegates are the two houses of the VA General Assembly. The VA General Assembly is a bicameral lawmaking body. Similarly, the U.S. Congress is also bicameral, consisting of what two houses?
Back
House of Representatives and Senate
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What branch of government is described in the web?
Back
Executive branch
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