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Michigan Government

Question 3 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Which term refers to how each branch of government regulates the power of the other branches?

Answer
A
one authority
B
shared power
C
individual powers
D
checks and balances

Explanation

Checks and balances is the system in which each branch of government can limit or regulate the power of the other branches. This helps prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. The correct choice is checks and balances.

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