Question

Think about the structure of your legislature and its similarities and differences with Article I of the Constitution.

In two to three sentences, explain how your legislature separates powers and creates checks and balances.

Answer 1

My legislature separates powers internally by being bicameral—each chamber has different roles, term lengths, and procedures so no single body can unilaterally control lawmaking. Checks and balances are created through the executive’s veto and appointment powers (subject to legislative confirmation), the legislature’s budgetary control, oversight and impeachment authority, and the courts’ ability to review and strike down unlawful legislation.