What Is the Main Purpose of Checks and Balances

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of checks and balances?

• A)to limit the power of government by making each branch dependent on the others
• B)to limit the power of government by dividing it along geographic lines
• C)to hold each branch of government accountable to the voters
• D)to prevent one branch of government from interfering in the affairs of another branch
• E)to create and implement obstacles to efficient governmental decision-making