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:

Chlorophyll Molecules

The green pigments found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and certain bacteria, crucial for photosynthesis by capturing light energy.

Enzymes

Natural molecules that substantially quicken the velocity of almost every chemical reaction occurring in cells.

Carotenoids

Pigments found in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria that play a key role in plant color and photosynthesis.

Yellow

A primary color in the spectrum of light, visible to the human eye and typically associated with sunshine, energy, and caution.