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Why was the system of checks and balances included in the Constitution?

to prevent one branch of the government from becoming too powerful
to keep the President of the United States from vetoing legislation
to slow down the process of government so it doesn't move too fast

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the first one I think

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i used my brain

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The System of Checks and Balances is included so it can A. To prevent one branch of the government from becoming too powerful. This was an effective way to balance out the parts of the government and prevent it from going too out of hand.
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