Question

11. The President has the power to appoint (pick) their advisors and

members of their Cabinet. However, many of these appointments have to
be approved by the U.S. Senate. This ability of one branch to limit the power
of another branch is called
O Federalism
Separation of powers
O Checks and balances
O Popular sovereignty
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Answer 1

Checks and balances.

This prevents any singular branch from becoming too powerful. The other branches have the ability to keep the branch in “check,” which maintains the “balance” of power.