Multiple choice

What is the system to ensure that no one branch of government holds total power called?

  1. Checks and Balances

  2. Appoint

  3. Constitution

  4. Speaker of the House

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Checks and balances is the constitutional principle that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Each branch has specific powers to limit or oversee the others.