Question

Why did the framers of the Constitution include a system of shared power known as checks and balances?

A.to ensure the powers of each branch of government are limited and checked by another branch
B.to create a process for the American people to choose their representatives for government branches
C. to ensure each branch of government had a limit on spending that could not be exceeded
D. to enable the president to veto a branch of government's decision if it was deemed inappropriate

Answer 1

The answer is A. To ensure the powers of each branch of government are limited and checked by another branch.