When Branches of Government Are Allowed a Level of Oversight

question 41

Multiple Choice

When branches of government are allowed a level of oversight over each other, it is best described as

• A)separation of powers.
• B)legislative authority.
• C)governmental oversight.
• D)checks and balances.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance

The concept that some individuals or groups hold a higher status within a social hierarchy, often exerting power or influence over others.

System Justification

A theory suggesting that people have a tendency to defend, uphold, and rationalize the status quo, even when it is detrimental to their own interest.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and prioritize one's own group over others in various contexts, often leading to prejudice against outgroups.

Cultural Worldview

Human-constructed shared symbolic conceptions of reality that imbue life with meaning, order, and permanence.