The Constitution Sets Out the Authority and the Limits of the Branches

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government. The term checks and balances means that​

• A) ​Congress writes checks and the other branches balance the budget.
• B) ​each branch has some power to limit the actions of the others.
• C) ​the courts balance their authority to the other branches' checklists.
• D) ​the president "checks" the courts, which "balance" the laws.

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Definitions:

Korotkoff Sounds

The sounds a healthcare provider listens for when measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.

Glass Thermometer

A device used to measure temperature, typically filled with mercury or alcohol, which expands and contracts inside a calibrated glass tube.

Afebrile

The absence of fever, indicating a normal body temperature.

Comatose Adult

An adult in a state of deep unconsciousness from which the person cannot be awakened, resulting from illness, injury, or some other medical condition.