"<span>a. Masters could reclaim slaves who fled to other southern states" is the best option from the list, since this was one of the most controversial acts that was one of the leading catalysts for the outbreak of the Civil War.</span>
Due to the Articles of Confederation, States could override what Congress had established and create their own laws which caused division between the states and caused many issues on currency and of other sorts of important matters. Thus, enabling no authority of control over the power of the differentiating states.
The answer has to be D. blues and jazz :) hope i helped
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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