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Checks and balances help prevent one branch of government from getting to much power. Legislative branch has the Senate confirm presidential appointments. Against judicial branch establish court and size. Executive branch has veto power over laws created by the legislative branch. Appoint judicial branch judges.
Answer:
I can't see the boxes I'm supposed to check, but I'll give an answer: slavery.
Explanation:
The Republicans were an anti-slavery party, meaning they wanted to stop the expansion of slave states or abolish it entirely. The Dixiecrats were terrified of abolition of slavery, and fought as hard as they could to prevent it. When Lincoln, a Republican, was elected without even winning the south, it caused them to react with succession to protect the institution of slavery.
