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:

Advertising Expense

This is the cost associated with promoting products or services to generate sales and increase brand awareness, including media buys, creative costs, and advertising staff salaries.

Cash Receipts

The collection of money (currency, checks, or electronic transfers) by a business from its customers, either for the sale of goods or services or from other sources like investments.

Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger that contains the supporting documents for accounts in the general ledger, used to track specific details, such as customer accounts.

Received Cash

The inflow of cash to a business, recorded on the financial statements when cash is received from customers, loans, or other sources.