Question 14: What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Q: What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances; separation of powers

Accepted answers

•checks and balances
•separation of powers

Why this matters

Checks and balances stop one branch from getting too much power. For example, the President can reject a law from Congress. But Congress can vote to pass it anyway.

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