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What is checks and balances?
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Theory that the three branches of the U.S. government will limit each others power so as to prevent the government from becoming a tyranny that deprives citizens of their freedom.
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What is separation of powers?
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The theory that each branch of the U.S. government has distinct powers, and that the three branches need not overlap.
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What is the Legislative branch?
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The branch of government which writes
laws,consisting of the House of representatives, and the Senate. |
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What is the Executive branch?
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The branch of government that administers or executes the laws, headed by the president.
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What is the Judicial branch?
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The system of courts, headed by the Supreme Court, that settles disputes that arise under the law.
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