Multiple choice

The system of checks and balances was designed to: 

  1. Make the constitution flexible

  2. Allow sufficient orderly debate on the issues

  3. Keep a branch from getting too much power

  4. Prevent states from getting too much power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Checks and balances ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the actions of the others.

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