The System of Checks and Balances in the U

question 29

True/False

The system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches.

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Definitions:

Bounded Rationality

A theory that suggests that there are limits to how rational a decision maker can actually be.

Heuristics

Shortcuts in decision making that save mental activity.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives, typically aimed at achieving a specific goal or solving a problem.

Rationality

A logical, step-by-step approach to decision making, with a thorough analysis of alternatives and their consequences.