Question

7 according to the document below, and your knowledge of civics, what keeps one branch of government from being too powerful? (1.2) 3 branches of u.s. government constitution (provided a separation of powers) legislative (makes laws) congress executive (carries out laws) president judicial (interprets laws) supreme court

Explanation:

The U.S. government has three branches: Legislative (makes laws), Executive (carries out laws), and Judicial (interprets laws). The Constitution provides separation of powers and also the system of checks and balances, where each branch can limit the powers of the other branches. For example, the Legislative can override a presidential veto, the Executive can nominate judges, and the Judicial can declare laws unconstitutional. This system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.

Answer:

The system of checks and balances (along with separation of powers established by the Constitution) keeps one branch of government from being too powerful. Each branch (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches, ensuring no single branch accumulates excessive power.