In a world characterized by increasing integration on economic, political and institutional levels, the notions of sovereignty and independence are becoming somewhat vague and a number of social entities such as ethnic groups which exist within wider societies are perceiving such integration - which is partly due to globalization - as a threat to their culture and identity.
<span>The correct answer is checks and balances. They wanted to make a system where one part of the government would be in charge of keeping another part in line, while itself being kept in line by the third part. It is like a triangle where you control and are being controlled. This was done to prevent anyone becoming too powerful and tyrannical.</span>
