Question

Why would a country build checks and balances into their government?

A. So no one branch of government will become too powerful.

B. Because you can't have a republic without checks and balances.

C. Because all governments strive to be like the ancient Romans.

Answer 1

Hi there!

The option that best fits the criteria of why a country would build checks and balances into their government is...

A. So no one branch of government will become too powerful.

The USA is one such example of a country that has multiple checks and balances in order to ensure that no branch of government nor state acquires too much power. All the other options presented are not normal reasons for why a government would implement checks and balances.

Answer 2

The answer is going to be A