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In your own words, what is the definition of checks and balances? Answer in two short sentences (20 word limit). You will have a chance to explain in more detail later.

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It must be a 20 word limit
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Based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom:

What is one check that the legislative branch has on one of the other two branches of government?

What is one check that the executive branch has on one of the other two branches  of government?

 

Example sentence frame:

A check the legislative branch has on ______ is_____.

A check the executive branch has on ______ is_____.

(4 points)
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The image below shows a newspaper headline describing an event in U.S. history.



 

Using the image above and based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom answer the following:

Part 1:

Which two branches of the federal government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

Part 2:

How is this an example of checks and balances?

Please format your answer as follows:

1.The two parts of the federal government are ____ and _____.

2. This is an example of checks and balances because _____.

(4 points)
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Checks and balances is a system ensuring that no government branch becomes too powerful. Each branch has the authority to limit others' actions.
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Checks and balances is a system where each government branch can limit the powers of others to prevent misuse of authority.
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A check the legislative branch has on the executive branch is the power to impeach the president.

A check the executive branch has on the legislative branch is the ability to veto legislation.
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1. The two parts of the federal government are the legislative branch and the executive branch.

2. This is an example of checks and balances because the legislative branch can pass laws, while the executive branch has the power to veto them, ensuring that no single branch has unchecked authority.

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