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Yuki888 [10]
2 years ago
10

Which BEST explains why the US government has a system of "checks and balances"?

History
1 answer:
mina [271]2 years ago
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Answer:keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Subject: History  

Topic: Federal government  

Sub-topic: State and federal powers

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