Citizenship Prep

2008 test · Question 14· System of Government

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Official answers

  • checks and balances
  • separation of powers

This is question 14 of 100 on the 2008 civics test, in the “System of Government” part of American Government. In the interview, the officer asks up to 10 questions and you need 6 correct answers to pass.

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