Matching - Select the best answer. (4 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment Divides the government into three branches

choices- checks and balances
1st amendment
8th amendment
seperations of powers

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  • Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful: checks and balances
  • Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition: 1st amendment
  • Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment: 8th amendment
  • Divides the government into three branches: separation of powers