Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the checks and balances system in the U.S. Constitution?
A
To prevent one branch from becoming all-powerful and tyrannical
2
Q
How does the Constitution ensure interdependence among the three branches of government?
A
By granting each branch tools to limit the actions of the others.
3
Q
According to the separation of powers doctrine, why did the Framers divide governmental power among three branches?
A
To prevent tyranny and the arbitrary exercise of power
4
Q
Which clause in the Constitution grants the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government to their respective branches?
A
Vesting Laws
5
Q
Which political philosophers heavily influenced the Framers’ understanding of the separation of powers doctrine?
A
John Locke and Montesquieu
