What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
8th Understanding Checks and Balances in Government
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Ryan Collier
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The video explains the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government, which ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful. It covers the roles and functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and how they interact to maintain balance. The legislative branch, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, makes laws. The executive branch, led by the President, enforces laws and can veto legislation. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets laws and can declare them unconstitutional. The video also discusses the impeachment process and the role of the states in checking federal power.
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To outline the President's powers
To establish the system of checks and balances
To list the rights of citizens
To provide a set of laws for the country
2.
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How many branches of government are there in the U.S.?
Two
Three
Four
Five
3.
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How many senators does each state have?
Four
Two
Varies by state
Based on population
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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Executive Branch
The State Governments
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
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Who advises the President of the United States?
The Senate
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court
State Governors
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How can the President check the powers of Congress?
By appointing judges
By vetoing laws
By declaring war
By issuing executive orders
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What is the highest court in the United States?
The Federal Court
The Court of Appeals
The State Supreme Court
The Supreme Court
8.
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What happens if the Supreme Court finds a law unconstitutional?
The law is enforced
The law is sent back to Congress
The law is revised
The law is nullified
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What role does the Senate play in the appointment of Cabinet members?
Nominating candidates
Voting on all appointments
Approving appointments
Advising on selections
10.
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What can trigger the impeachment of a President?
Committing a crime
A petition by citizens
A vote by the Supreme Court
Losing an election
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