The concept of checks and balances ensures that
A. each branch of government does not have power over the others.
B. only one branch of government maintains power over the others.
C. each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the others.
D. no branch of government has a separate power from the others.
Answer (2)
The concept of checks and balances ensures that each branch of government can limit the power of the others, preventing any single branch from becoming dominant. This system is crucial in maintaining a democratic government. Examples include Congress's legislative power balanced by the President's veto and the judiciary's ability to declare laws unconstitutional. ;
The concept of checks and balances ensures that each branch of government can limit the power of the others, preventing any single branch from becoming dominant. This system is crucial for maintaining a democratic government. The correct answer to the question is C: each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the others.
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