Question

question 8 of 10
each branch of the u.s. government - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches - has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches. which enlightenment concept does this demonstrate?
a. representative democracy
b. popular sovereignty
c. constitutional monarchy
d. checks and balances

Explanation:

Checks and balances is a system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others. In the U.S. government, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches having the ability to limit each other's actions is a classic example of this concept. Representative democracy is about elected representatives governing. Popular sovereignty is the idea that the people are the ultimate source of power. Constitutional monarchy is a system with a monarch within a constitutional framework.

Answer:

D. Checks and balances