Describe How the Separation of Powers System Uses Checks and Balances

question 47

Essay

Describe how the separation of powers system uses checks and balances to limit the power of the federal government. What are the major powers that each branch has and how can each branch check the others? Is the system effective?

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or a stock as specified by the issuing company, not necessarily related to market value.

Paid-In Capital

Paid-in capital is the amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, exceeding the par or stated value of the shares.

Retained Earnings

The part of net earnings kept by the company instead of being paid out to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash, based on the proportion of shares already held.