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igomit [66]
4 years ago
12

What are checks and balances? in your own words

History
1 answer:
podryga [215]4 years ago
4 0
Checks and balances make sure the 3 branches of government don't get too powerful. One may try to get higher than the other 2, and checks and balances make sure this does not happen.
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