Question

Which of the following was designed to ensure that one branch of the government would never become too powerful? *

the Electoral College
the Bill of Rights
the system of checks and balances
the Cabinet

Answer 1

C. The system of check and balances

The system of checks and balances is an important part of the Constitution. With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others. This way, no one branch becomes too powerful.