In terms of gov.t, Checks and Balances, which is the principle of government under which separate branches have the power to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
Explanation:
- 1st Example -
> The Judicial branch/Supreme court CHECKS on the Executive branch/President to make sure that the laws that they enforce is (Un)constitutional and would BALANCE the power it enforces.
- 2nd Example -
> The Legislative branch/Congress CHECKS on the Judicial branch/Supreme Court to make sure that they are doing their job on interpreting the laws to make the law (un)constitutional
Congress has the power of the purse, as it controls the money used to fund any executive actions. ... Congress (considered the branch of government closest to the people) can impeach both members of the executive and judicial branches.
Three student readings open up new avenues for discussion and inquiry. A concluding activity proposes student inquiry into arguments for and against capital punishment through internet investigation and a "constructive controversy."
