14American Government • System of Government
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Official Accepted Answers:
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
Why this matters: The Framers created checks and balances (e.g. presidential veto, congressional override, judicial review) to prevent autocracy.
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