Practice Checks And Balances (5) - Branches of Government - IB MYP Grade 10 Individuals & Societies

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Question 1.
What does the term 'checks and balances' mean?
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Think about how branches interact and regulate each other.
Question 2.
Which branch is responsible for making laws?
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Remember the acronym LJE.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
- To enhance governmental power
- To prevent abuse of power
- To eliminate branches of government
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Reflect on the definition of checks and balances.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Executive branch can veto legislation passed by the Legislative branch.
- True
- False
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Remember the role of the President in the legislative process.
Question 5.
Evaluate how checks and balances might impact a controversial law proposed by the Legislative branch.
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Consider the roles of each branch in the law-making process.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of the checks and balances system during a political scandal.
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Think about historical examples involving checks and balances.

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