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:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently, often associated with the freedom to act according to one's own will.

Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, proposing stages that individuals go through from infancy to adulthood.

Shame and Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory where young children face challenges in personal autonomy vs. feelings of shame.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and adapt to the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.