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Distribution of Power in US Government

19 CQ
3 Lessons
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    1. Checks and Balances in US Government
    A lesson with Keith Hughes
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    Executive, Legislative, Judicial? Learn about the checks and balances laid out in the Constitution that serve to limit the power of each branch of government.

    Executive, Legislative, Judicial? Learn about the checks and balances laid out in the Constitution that serve to limit the power of each branch of government.

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    2. The Electoral College
    A lesson with Keith Hughes
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    Confused about why there are electoral votes in US presidential elections? Learn about the Electoral College and the part it plays in choosing the President.

    Confused about why there are electoral votes in US presidential elections? Learn about the Electoral College and the part it plays in choosing the President.

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    3. The Filibuster and Congress
    A lesson with Keith Hughes
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    How does a law with majority support not end up getting passed? A filibuster, a type of parliamentary procedure, can obstruct legislation indefinitely.

    How does a law with majority support not end up getting passed? A filibuster, a type of parliamentary procedure, can obstruct legislation indefinitely.