Principles of checks and balances - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is the principle of checks and balances in government?
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A
Ensuring that no one branch or person has too much power
B
Eliminating the judicial branch
C
Giving all power to the legislative branch
2
Which branch of government can veto laws made by the legislative branch?
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A
Legislative
B
 Executive
C
 Judicial
3
Which branch of government can declare laws made by the legislative branch unconstitutional?
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A
Legislative
B
Executive
C
 Judicial
4
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
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A
To give all power to one branch or person
B
To prevent abuses of power
C
To eliminate the legislative branch
5
What is the benefit of having multiple branches of government with separate powers and responsibilities?
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A
To ensure that all branches of government are accountable
B
To give all power to one branch or person
C
To eliminate the legislative branch
6
What is the principle of checks and balances in government intended to prevent?
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7
How does the principle of checks and balances protect individual rights and freedoms?
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