What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

a.The national anthem

b.A single ruling party

c.Checks and balances (separation of powers)

d.The Bill of Rights alone

Explicación

A system of checks and balances lets each branch limit the others. For example, the President can veto laws, and the courts can review them. This separation of powers keeps any one branch from dominating.

Referencia Legal: U.S. Constitution

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