What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?

They would keep any one branch from having too much power.

They would give the president power over matters related to money.

They would allow states to have equal power with the federal government.

They would give Federalists and Anti-Federalists equal power.

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Journey Juarez

25 November, 05:14

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?

They would keep any one branch from having too much power.

They would give the president power over matters related to money.

They would allow states to have equal power with the federal government.

They would give Federalists and Anti-Federalists equal power.

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Kate Conway · Answer 1

Checks and balances are meant to keep any one branch from having too much power. This means that if one branch wants to gain more power, the other two branches can hold it down. The three-branch system of government is intended to prevent a dictatorship.

Beatrice Fernandez · Answer 2

Checks and balances are meant to keep any one branch from having too much power.