Here are the answers to the questions based on the reading passage provided.
1) What does a system of checks and balances protect against?
According to the first paragraph, this system is designed to
protect against any one branch becoming too powerful. It ensures that no single part of the government has total control.
2) Which of the branches of the federal government is divided into two separate chambers? What are the chambers?
The
legislative branch is the one divided into two parts. The text states these two chambers are:
* The
Senate
* The
House of Representatives
3) What is the difference between representation in the House and representation in the Senate?
The difference lies in how many representatives each state gets:
* In the
House of Representatives, the number of representatives depends on the state's population (each state elects at least one).
* In the
Senate, every state has exactly the same amount of power:
two senators per state, regardless of how big or small the state is.
4) What is the judicial branch responsible for?
The judicial branch is responsible for
interpreting laws. Specifically, they hear cases that come before them to decide if laws are being followed correctly. Their highest court is the Supreme Court.
5) The president of the U.S. is in charge of which branch of government?
The President is in charge of the
executive branch. The text mentions that the executive branch carries out laws and that the President acts as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
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Final Answer:
1) It protects against any one branch becoming too powerful.
2) The legislative branch; the Senate and the House of Representatives.
3) In the House, representation is based on population, while in the Senate, every state has exactly two senators.
4) Interpreting laws and hearing cases.
5) The executive branch.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of branches of the government worksheet.
