The system of checks and balances makes sure that one branch of gov. Doesn't get more powerful than the other by giving different powers to different branches. Like a certain branch can't do something without the "thumbs up" from the other branch. For example, the Executive Branch can veto bills from the Legislative Branch, but the Legislative Branch can override the veto. Hopefully that helped!!
Ok so i only know question 1-2 the rest is based on facts and your opinion.
1. Monroe doctrine was a doctrine claiming that European countries can not colonize beyond the western side *our side*.- This happened because the queen was shook of how fast we were growing as a country and that we are trying to get in their level and they were kinda scared
2. what there trying to say is "If you mess with any of these smaller islands *Cuba,Puerto rico, etc." You are going to mess with us.
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the answer is A, fear. because the poster strikes fear
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