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What is the purpose of checks and balances?
Think about how different branches interact.
Name one branch of government.
You learned about three branches.
What is the main purpose of checks and balances in government?
Consider why governments are structured this way.
True or False: The Executive can unilaterally create laws without Legislative oversight.
Think about the legislative process.
Evaluate how the checks and balances system in the U.S. government can be applied to strengthen democracy in another country. Provide specific examples.
Think about current governance structures and how they differ from those in the U.S.
Discuss the implications of recent executive orders in the context of checks and balances. Should the legislature have more power to control these orders?
Review recent political history regarding executive actions.
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