Question

the birth of the constitution
separation of powers
challenges

1. define

separation of powers
checks and balances
legislative
executive
judicial

1. name three ways in which the powers of the united states are divided

1. why are the powers separated?

1. what is the job of the legislative branch?

1. what is the job of the executive branch?

1. what is the job of the judicial branch?

1. what two branches are checked by the legislative branch?

1. what two branches are checked by the executive branch?

1. what two branches are checked by the judicial branch?

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Explanation:

These questions relate to the U.S. constitutional principle of separation of powers, which divides government authority into three branches to prevent tyranny.

Answer:

1. Separation of Powers: Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches with distinct roles.

Checks and Balances: System where each branch limits others' power.
Legislative: Branch making laws (Congress: House + Senate).
Executive: Branch enforcing laws (President, agencies).
Judicial: Branch interpreting laws (courts, Supreme Court).

1. Three ways powers are divided: By branch (legislative, executive, judicial); by federal vs. state (federalism); by enumerated vs. reserved powers.
2. Powers are separated to prevent one branch from gaining too much power (tyranny) and protect individual liberties.
3. Job of legislative branch: Make federal laws, declare war, approve budgets/treaties.
4. Job of executive branch: Enforce federal laws, command military, negotiate treaties.
5. Job of judicial branch: Interpret laws/Constitution, decide legal disputes, review laws for constitutionality.
6. Two branches checked by legislative branch: Executive and judicial.
7. Two branches checked by executive branch: Legislative and judicial.
8. Two branches checked by judicial branch: Legislative and executive.