Practice Summary (8) - Branches of Government - IB MYP Grade 10 Individuals & Societies

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Question 1.
What is the main function of the Legislative branch?
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Think about what legislative means.
Question 2.
Name the three branches of government.
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Remember the acronym L.E.J.
3Question 3.
What does the Legislative branch do?
- Implements laws
- Interprets laws
- Makes laws
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Look for the branch related to law-making.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Executive branch can be removed by a vote of no confidence.
- True
- False
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Think about what powers the legislative has over executive decisions.
Question 5.
Analyze a situation where a law passed by the Legislative branch was declared unconstitutional by the Judiciary. What does this teach us about the separation of powers?
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Consider notable cases like Brown v. Board or Roe v. Wade.
Question 6.
Discuss how the structure of the Executive branch is different in presidential and parliamentary systems. Analyze which system may provide better checks on power.
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Look at examples like the USA vs. UK.

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