Government
Checks
Balances
100

Belonging to the branch of government that executes the law

executive

100

The head of the Executive Branch of a local government, also known as a manager.

mayor

100

Which type of government has a municipal court?

local government 

200

Belonging to the branch of government that interprets the laws of the Constitution

judicial

200

Of or relating to the government of a city or town.

municipal

200

Explain the concept of checks and balances in the American government.  Why are checks and balances important?

Checks and balances are the system in which each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches.  

This system ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful and that the nation's laws follow the Constitution.

300

Belonging to the branch of government that makes laws and financial decisions.

legislative

300

Funds collected by a government for public services.

tax

300

What do national, state, and local governments all have in common?

They each have three branches of government.

Also, they all have checks and balances.


400

to refuse a legislative bill

veto

400

Which branch of a state government is led by a governor?

Executive Branch

500

Which branch of the US government ensures that laws are followed?

Executive Branch

500

How many state senators does Arizona have?

30

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