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Question In your own words, what is the definition of checks and balances? Answer in two short sentences (20 word limit). You will have a chance to explain in more detail later. Example sentence frame: Checks and Balances means ____. (2 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Checks and balances means the distribution of power among branches of government to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Answer 2

make it longer and under 20 words, like a 6th grader wrote it

Answer 3

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Checks and balances means each branch of government has a way to limit the power of the other branches.

Answer 4

Based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom: What is one check that the legislative branch has on one of the other two branches of government? What is one check that the executive branch has on one of the other two branches of government? Example sentence frame: A check the legislative branch has on ______ is_____. A check the executive branch has on ______ is_____. (4 points)

Answer 5

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A check the legislative branch has on the executive branch is the power to override the president's veto. A check the executive branch has on the legislative branch is the ability to veto proposed legislation.

Answer 6

make it longer

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A check the legislative branch has on the executive branch is the power to pass laws over the president's veto, ensuring that the president's decisions can be challenged. A check the executive branch has on the legislative branch is the authority to propose legislation and enforce laws, influencing the agenda and ensuring laws are faithfully executed.

Answer 8

Using the image above and based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom answer the following: Part 1: Which two parts of the federal government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline? Part 2: How is this an example of checks and balances? Please format your answer as follows: 1.The two parts of the federal government are ____ and _____. 2. This is an example of checks and balances because _____. (4 points)

Answer 9

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

1. The two parts of the federal government are the legislative branch (Congress) and the executive branch (president).

2. This is an example of checks and balances because Congress, as a legislative branch, has the power to investigate and potentially hold the president accountable for his actions, ensuring accountability and the limitation of power.