What is meant by "balancing powers" in the context of government?
Vocabulary: WTP 3-12

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Andrea Morrow
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the power of the branches is held by the President alone
one branch has complete control of the other branches
no branch has complete power to control the other branches
the distribution of power to the president and military forces
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are "branches" in the context of government?
the divisions within the legislative body
the three parts of our government with certain powers
the various departments in the executive branch
the different levels of courts in the judiciary
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "checking power"?
the power to check the identity of government officials to ensure they are Framers
each branch allows the other branches to make final decisions and can take certain actions
the power to check the financial status of the government and Congres
each branch stops the other branches from making final decisions or taking certain actions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "executive power" refer to?
the power to execute laws
the authority to carry out and enforce the law
the power to execute the making of laws
the authority to make executive decisions in corporations
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "judicial power"?
the power to judge the performance of government officials
the power to settle disagreements about laws and say what the laws mean
the power to enforce judicial decisions on citizens
the power to appoint judges and representative
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "legislative power"?
the power to legislate behavior in society
the power to make laws and rules
the power to legislate educational content
the power to enforce legislative decisions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the "separation of powers"?
the division of government agencies and their powers
the division of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
the division of power between state, federal and the people
the division of power between the President, Senate, and House of Representatives
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the "United States Supreme Court"?
the court that oversees all state courts
the highest court in the United States
the court that deals with international law
the first court where all federal cases begin
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