Social Studies - Government: Branches of Government, Checks and Balances

Question 1

What is one power given to the Legislative Branch?

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The power to control the budget.

Question 2

The definition of _________ is, “the right and power to interpret and apply the law.”

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jurisdiction

Question 3

What system keeps any branch of government from taking too much power?

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checks and balances

Question 4

This is an example of a(n) ______________.

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graphic organizer

Question 5

What does bicameral mean?

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having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body

Question 6

The Judicial Branch is primarily responsible for ____________.

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interpreting laws

Question 7

Which of the following is a metacognition strategy?

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all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is a "nonexample" of a branch of government in the word chart graphic organizer?

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Juvenile Hall

Question 9

What does impeach mean?

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to accuse a public official, before an appropriate tribunal, of misconduct in office

Question 10

Which of the following is a “check” on the powers of the President?

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Congress approves Presidential nominations.

Social Studies - Government: Branches of Government, Checks and Balances Answers