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Checks and Balances
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What is the primary purpose of checks and balances in a democratic system?
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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
💡 Explanation:
Checks and balances are designed to prevent the concentration of power in a single branch of government, thereby ensuring that no one entity can dominate the political process.