Federalist Authors Argued That a System of Checks and Balances

question 31

Multiple Choice

Federalist authors argued that a system of checks and balances would

• A)allow excessive growth of the aristocracy.
• B)create an oppressive central government.
• C)allow for complete democracy.
• D)guard against oppression and corruption.

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