Practice Separation Of Powers (5.5.3) - Law

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Question 1.
What are the three branches of government?
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Think about the different functions of government.
Question 2.
What does the legislative branch do?
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Consider what is required for governance.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of separation of powers?
- To centralize power
- To prevent tyranny
- To weaken government
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Consider what happens if one branch takes control.
4Question 4.
True or False: The legislative branch interprets laws.
- True
- False
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Which branch creates laws?
Question 5.
Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where the executive branch attempts to override a decision made by the judiciary. What checks and balances would prevent this from happening?
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Think about judicial review and the role of the Supreme Court.
Question 6.
Consider two countries with different systems of separation of powers. Discuss how each system maintains democracy and protects individual rights.
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Look at specific examples of power distribution in each country.

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