What Is the Principle That Each Branch of the Federal

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the principle that each branch of the federal government has the means to thwart or influence actions by other branches of government?

• A) balances and powers
• B) checks and balances
• C) checks and freedoms
• D) freedom and power
• E) weights and measures

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