Question

Our government has a system of _____ and _____ that allow each branch to limit the actions of the other two branches. For example, the _____ branch can enact a law, but the ___ branch can veto that law.

Answer 1

Answer:

First blank: Checks

Second blank: Balances

Third blank: Legislative

Fourth blank: Executive

Explanation: The government especially in democratic settings have three arms or branches of government, which include the executive, legislative and judiciary.

However, through the use of ‘checks and balances’, power of the state is shared between the three arms of government. Any of the branches can limit the actions of other two branches.

The legislative branch can only enact a law by two-third vote of the congress. Whereas the executive arm are provided with power to veto a law.