The most likely meaning of the word "redaction" based on its Latin affix is d) to repeat. The meaning of redaction is to "a form of editing in which multiple source texts are combined (redacted) and altered slightly to make a single document."
It connected four states in the west
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Modern era was is the term that historians use to describe the historical period between the beginning of the 16th century and the 21st century.
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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