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Topic/Objective:
3 Branches Checks and Balances
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Class/Period:
Civics
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Essential
Question: What is the structure and
function of the three branches?
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Questions:
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-Makes the Laws
-Enforces & carries out the laws
- Interprets the Laws
Examples:
....but the President can veto them
...but Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote.
....but the Supreme Court can declare a law unconsitutional.
....but Senate must approve them.
...but they can be impeached .
is based upon the philosophy of Baron de Montesquieau. In this system
the government was to be divided into three branches of government, each
branch having particular powers.
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Legislative Branch
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Executive Branch
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Judicial Branches
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Checks and
Balance in the Branches:
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Congress may pass laws…
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The President can veto laws....
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The President and Congress may agree on a
law.....
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The President can appoint Judges and other
government officials...
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Supreme Court judges have life terms....
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What is Checks and balances, or the
separation of powers, is based on?
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How do they Check & Balance Chart
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