Question

The concept of checks and balances ensures that

each branch of government does not have power over the others.
only one branch of government maintains power over the others.
each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the others.
no branch of government has a separate power from the others.

Answer 1

each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the others.

Explanation: checks and balances distribute powers so branches can restrain each other (e.g., vetoes, judicial review, confirmations, impeachment) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.