Practice Examples (5.2) - Branches of Government - IB MYP Grade 10 Individuals & Societies

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Question 1.
What are the three branches of government?
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Think about how laws are made, enforced, and interpreted.
Question 2.
What does the Legislative branch do?
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Remember the L in LEJ stands for laws.
3Question 3.
Which branch is responsible for making laws?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
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Remember the L in LEJ!
4Question 4.
True or False: The Executive branch can be held accountable by the Legislative branch.
- True
- False
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Think about checks and balances.
Question 5.
Analyze how the checks and balances system would function if one branch attempted to exceed its power. What actions could the other branches take?
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Think about specific powers and actions each branch can take.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of judicial review on the concept of democracy. How does it enhance or undermine democratic principles?
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Consider examples where judicial review has impacted legislation.

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