Question

Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances? A) It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power. B) It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout. C) It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches. D) It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

Answer 1

I think the answer is D. 

Answer 2

The answer is D.

A is what the balance of powers work to prevent.
B has nothing to do with the balance of powers.
C is wrong because the executive branch has the same amount of power as the legislative and judicial branches.