What Is the Purpose of the Governmental System of "Checks

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the governmental system of "checks and balances"?

• A) to prevent the president from over-using his power of veto
• B) to help prevent one faction from easily dominating all of government
• C) to allow for multiple branches of government to have the same power
• D) to provide voters with the power to "recall" elected officials
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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