United StatesQuestion 14 (2008 list) · System of government
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
- aChecks and balancesCorrect answer
- bThe Electoral College
- cThe two-party system
- dMajority rule
Why?
Checks and balances let each branch limit the power of the other two. For example, the President can veto a bill, and Congress can override the veto. You could also say “separation of powers.”
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