B) A small group of citizens controlled things.
The definition of Oligarchy is "<span>a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution."</span>
Answer:
It can create conflicts that are sometimes violent
Technically, it is true that the national government can try to compel states to obey national laws using fiscal federalism, even in areas where the national government has no <span>authority over the states, since states receive a great deal of funding from the federal government. </span>
Answer:
To make sure no one branch has to much power.
Explanation:
Without checks an balances the branches of government could do whatever they wanted to. They could declare war and lift trade bans.
