Question

directions: use these words to complete the following sentences.
delegated
functions
imbalance
judicial review
veto

1. the federal government’s system of checks and balances prevents a/an ______ of power among the three branches.
2. congress checks the power of the executive branch because it defines the ______ of government departments.
3. ______ is one of the primary tasks of the supreme court.
4. the president can ______ a bill that congress has approved.
5. the power to issue executive orders and proclamations has been ______ to the president.

Explanation:

Question 1

The system of checks and balances in the federal government is designed to prevent an imbalance of power among the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial). So the word "imbalance" fits here as it refers to a situation where one branch has too much power relative to others, and checks and balances stop that.

Congress (legislative branch) checks the executive branch's power by defining the "functions" of government departments. The executive branch's departments have specific roles (functions) that Congress can shape, so "functions" is the appropriate word here as it relates to the duties/roles of government departments.

One of the primary tasks of the Supreme Court (judicial branch) is "judicial review". Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine the constitutionality of laws, actions of other branches, etc. This is a key function of the Supreme Court, so "judicial review" is the correct term.

Answer:

imbalance

Question 2