Question 14 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- checks and balances
- separation of powers
Explanation
Checks and balances and the separation of powers keep any one branch from becoming too powerful.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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