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Why do we call it the system of checks and balances? What does it mean? Give two examples to explain how the Constitution protects one branch from having too much control of government.

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Checks and balances, principals of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.
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Answer:

example 1- just like the free sounds for point of checks and balances with commission no one with would be able to control too much power

example 2- it created a separation of powers

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hope this helps!!

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