Which of the following best explains the purpose of checks and balances? a. to ensure that no one branch of government gets too powerful b. to ensure that the people remain sovereign c. to ensure that the constitution is upheld d. to ensure the safety of the country

History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Answer: a. to ensure that no one branch of government gets too powerful

The purpose of checks and balances in a government system is to prevent any one branch from exercising too much power or dominating the other branches. This system is designed so that each branch has the ability to check, or limit, the actions of the others, helping to maintain a balance of power among them.