Question

Controls given to one branch of government to limit the power of another branch are known as

A. appellate jurisdiction.
B. basic rights.
C. popular sovereignty.
D. checks and balances.

Answer 1

D - Check and balances.

This is a basic fundamental system of the American government, as it prevents corruption within, as each branch has its own way to check on other branches and balance the powers as a whole, hence the term "checks and balances".