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Separation of Powers

Philip Rogers avatar Philip Rogers
4 November 2023
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Separation of Powers
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Division of power in the government so that no one branch is too powerful
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Checks and balances
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A system by which branches check each other to equalize power
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Legislative Branch
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Congress who makes the laws
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Executive Branch
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The President who carries out the laws
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Judicial Branch
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The Supreme Court who defines or interprets the laws
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What 3 ways are the power of the US divided?
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Congress makes the laws, the courts interpret the laws and the President enforces the laws.
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Why are powers separated?
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So that no one branch can become too powerful.
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What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
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They make or "legislate" the laws
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What is the job of the Executive Branch?
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They carry out or enforce the laws
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What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
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They define or interpret the laws
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What two branches are checked by the legislative branch?
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The executive and judicial branches
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What two branches are checked by the executive branch?
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The judicial and the legislative branches
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What two branches are checked by the judicial branch?
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The executive and the legislative branches