Delegated powers are p<span>owers that belong to the federal government alone.</span>
The above system of United States Constitution is showing three organs of the state i.e Legislative branch, Executive branch and the Judicial branch.
And below each division, their works are given. Aswecan were that, each of the organ is at same height which shows that they are practicing equal powers and they don't interrupt in each others work.
They practice the system of <u>Checks</u><u> </u><u>and</u><u> </u><u>Balances</u> to ensure that none of the organ is enjoying and grabbing too much.
So, the most appropriate option is:

Checks and balances system.
And, we are done !!
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Answer: C. creating a buffer against Western influence.
The main purpose of the Japanese imperial expansion was the desire to create a buffer against Western influence. Japan felt that the West and their imperialist plans were likely to continue to spread. Instead of waiting for these countries to overtake them, Japan wanted to develop its capabilities and engage in imperialism themselves. In order to fulfill this goal, they greatly developed their military. They also engaged in intense modernization and industrialization.
<span>During the old kingdom in Egypt, the government was </span>a theocracy.
As texas was defending it's claim to be a new and independent republic in 1836, a final crucial victory was won at Las cruces, so B. Hope this helped :)