Question

What does the term "checks and balances” refer to? *

A. Each branch of government keeping the other branches from having too much
power
B. Making sure there is enough money to pay the bills
C. The President balances the checkbook
D. Separation of power between state and federal government

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Checks and balances is simply to keep order of the three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The reason is that the founding fathers thought it was a way to "check" each branch and maintain one branch from having too much power compare to the other branches.