Multiple choice

a system that balances the distribution of power in government

  1. oligarchy

  2. democracy

  3. checks and balances
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Checks and balances is a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power. Democracy is a form of government where people rule, and oligarchy is rule by a small group, neither of which specifically defines this balancing mechanism.

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