Checks and balances refers to the specific powers held by each branch of government in order to both invoke their own branches power while also making sure that other branches are not abusing their power. The statement “avoiding the exercise of the powers of one department to encroach upon another” refers to this checks and balances system most clearly, in that it mentions directly that the powers of one branch should not exceed that of another nor should one branch be allowed to abuse their power, the checks and balances system insures that does not happen.
Yes it did encourage people to join the army
I believe you have to add +.edu to the end of your search.
A coastal plain is a very low and flat piece of land lying next to a seacoast.
