Question
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.**
This reflects a common criticism of the checks and balances system, as the requirement for consensus and cooperation among branches can slow down the legislative process and make it challenging to implement new policies or respond quickly to issues.
**It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.**
This reflects a common criticism of the checks and balances system, as the requirement for consensus and cooperation among branches can slow down the legislative process and make it challenging to implement new policies or respond quickly to issues.