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Question

(4 points)

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

1st amendment, checks and balances, 8th amendment, separation of powers

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches for the provided statements:

1. Helps to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful - checks and balances

2. Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition - 1st amendment

3. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment - 8th amendment

4. Divides the government into three branches - separation of powers